recipe for Vegan Lentil Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish:

 Here's a recipe for Vegan Lentil Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish:

Yields: 4-6 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

 * 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed

 * 1 large onion, chopped

 * 2 carrots, chopped

 * 2 celery stalks, chopped

 * 4 cloves garlic, minced

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil

 * 4 cups vegetable broth

 * 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

 * 1 teaspoon dried thyme

 * 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

 * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 * Salt to taste

 * Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

 * Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

 * Add lentils and broth: Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

 * Season and serve: Stir in salt to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

Tips:

 * For a thicker soup, use a potato or two along with the other vegetables.

 * Add other vegetables you enjoy, such as spinach, kale, or mushrooms.

 * To make it heartier, add cooked brown rice or quinoa to the soup.

 * This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy meal.

Enjoy your delicious and nourishing Vegan Lentil Soup!

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