Cozy vibes incoming ☁️—here’s the full recipe for Lazy Day Lentil Soup, perfect for rainy days, lazy Sundays, or whenever you want a warm hug in a bowl.
🥣 Lazy Day Lentil Soup
One pot. No stress. Just warm, comforting, lentil goodness for your slowest afternoons.
🧑🍳 Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional but yum)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water (add more if needed)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (for brightness)
- Optional: chopped parsley, chili flakes, or a swirl of coconut milk on top
🍲 Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, and lentils. Let them toast for 1 minute.
- Add broth, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Stir in lemon juice just before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite cozy finish: parsley, coconut milk, or chili flakes.
🌿 Lazy Tip:
Skip the chopping by using frozen mirepoix mix and garlic paste—no judgment here!
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