Cozy up with this hearty Vegetarian Lentil Soup packed with flavor and goodness. Perfect for chilly...

Cozy up with this hearty Vegetarian Lentil Soup packed with flavor and goodness. Perfect for chilly...

Cozy up with this hearty Vegetarian Lentil Soup packed with flavor and goodness. Perfect for chilly days! 🌱🥣

Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes (about 4-5 small potatoes)
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped into coins
- Pinch of salt (adjust based on vegetable broth)
- ½ cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp marjoram
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese (see notes)
- 2 tbsp sour cream

Directions:
1. Start by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat. When it's warm, toss in the chopped onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté them until the garlic becomes soft and translucent—just a few minutes to unlock those delicious aromas.
2. Next, add the cubed potatoes and sliced carrots. Give them a good stir, seasoning with a pinch of salt (keep in mind how salty your broth is) and fry everything together for about 1-2 minutes.
3. Now, it’s lentil time! Add the rinsed lentils, thyme, marjoram, and vegetable stock. Cover your pot with the lid and bring it all to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender but not mushy—nobody likes a mushy soup!
4. Once cooked, take the soup off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Stir in the shredded cheddar until it melts into that comforting broth.
5. For an extra creamy touch, scoop out about ¼ cup of the soup (just the broth) into a small bowl, mix in the sour cream until smooth, and then stir that lovely mix back into the pot.
6. If you crave a creamier consistency, feel free to blend about ¼ of the soup with an immersion blender—totally optional but oh-so-good!
7. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and freshly cracked black pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs for a pop of color and flavor.

Enjoy your warm bowl of vegetarian goodness! 🥕🍲✨
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2025-09-19T05:10:01+00:00

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