Easy Lentil Soup
This 5 ingredient lentil soup is as easy to make as it is delicious. Lentils are simmered in a flavorful bone broth with onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
- ¾ cup brown lentils
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ cups frozen bell pepper & onion blend
- 1 rib celery (sliced)
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
Steps
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In a medium saucepan, combine broth, undrained tomatoes, lentils, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, slightly chop the peppers and onion (if they are in strips). Add to the soup along with the celery, carrot, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the soup is tender and slightly thickened.
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Stir in fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
244
kkal
Protein
22g
(35%)
Carbs
40g
(63%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Macronutrients
Calories24412% DV
Protein22g44% DV
Carbs40g13% DV
Fat1g2% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 17.575
Per Serving
Rp 4.394/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 35.150 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (18% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken broth | 4 cups | - | - |
| canned diced tomatoes | 14.5 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 17.400 |
| brown lentils | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| cumin | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 175 |
| dried oregano | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| frozen bell pepper & onion blend | 1.5 cups | - | - |
| rib celery | 1 | - | - |
| carrot | 1 | - | - |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| chopped fresh parsley | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Spend With Pennies
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