Vegetable Lentil Soup

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Cozy up with a bowl of this delicious vegetable lentil soup! This wholesome recipe is packed with ingredients like kale, carrots, and potatoes. Nearly all of this produce came from local farmers via Seasonal Roots, the online farmers market that delivers straight to your door.

Seasonal Roots is an online farmers market based in Virginia. They make it easy to get fresh, locally sourced produce, dairy, meats, baked goods, and more delivered right to your doorstep. I love that it’s a great way to support farmers in our area while also making it easy to add more veggies to my plate! 

What is Seasonal Roots?

Seasonal Roots specializes in bringing fresh, seasonal products straight to your door. Their boxes include:

• Local Produce: Fruits and vegetables grown by farmers right here in Virginia.
• Specialty Goods: Freshly baked bread, cheeses, jams, and more.
• Sustainably Raised Proteins: Meats and seafood sourced from ethical producers.
• Customizable Orders: Unlike traditional CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), you can choose what goes into your weekly basket.

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How to Serve It

Pair this lentil soup with crusty bread or warm rolls for the ultimate cozy meal. I ordered fresh bread from Seasonal Roots, and it was perfect! You could also pair this with a simple sandwich, or a variety of mixed greens for a simple salad.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

To store leftovers, keep the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze it in portions for up to three months. When ready to eat, thaw frozen soup overnight in the fridge, then reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warmed through.

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Vegetable Lentil Soup

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Cozy up with a bowl of this delicious vegetable lentil soup! This wholesome recipe is packed with ingredients like kale, carrots, and potatoes. Nearly all of this produce came from local farmers via Seasonal Roots, the online farmers market that delivers straight to your door.

• Author: Liz Thomson
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 cups 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup kale, destemmed and chopped
• Additional Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and salt and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
3. Add the vegetable broth, lentils, and russet potatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
4. Simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and potatoes are tender.Stir in the chopped kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the kale is wilted.
   Season the soup with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed. 
5. Ladle into bowls and serve with rolls or rustic bread.