Description
A hearty and comforting one-pot soup featuring lentils, macaroni, and tomatoes, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup macaroni pasta
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the macaroni and cook until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal. Add grated cheese or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg