Budget One Pot Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• Green lentils200g
• Carrot, diced1
• Celery stalk, diced1
• Onion, chopped1
• Garlic, minced2 cloves
• Vegetable broth1 liter
• Olive oil2 tbsp
• Canned diced tomatoes400g
• Bay leaf1
• Thyme, dried1 tsp
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, sautéing until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the green lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaf before serving.