Delicious Roasted Vegetables Recipe with Lentil Soup | Healthy & Cozy Meal
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Description
Enjoy a hearty roasted vegetables recipe with lentils and kale. Full of flavor, healthy ingredients, and perfect for a cozy, nourishing home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
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1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
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2 medium carrots, peeled & diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
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2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp ground turmeric
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1/2 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp dried thyme
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6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if preferred)
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1 bay leaf
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2 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Roast the Veggies
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss carrots and celery with 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
- Roast 15–20 minutes, stirring once, until tender and golden.
Start the Soup Base
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook onion for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander, smoked paprika, and thyme; sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
Build the Soup
- Add lentils, roasted carrots + celery, diced tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until lentils are tender.
Add Kale and Finish
- Stir in kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Remove bay leaf, add lemon juice if using, adjust seasoning.
Serve and Enjoy
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, enjoy with warm rustic bread.
Notes
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For a thicker, creamier soup, blend 1–2 cups and stir back in before adding kale.
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This .roasted vegetables recipe pairs well with crusty bread or grain bowls
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 1079.7 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.5 g
- Fiber: 5.8 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
