Easy Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup brown or green lentils rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
