Smoky Lentil Soup
Set it, forget it, feed everyone.
$9.85 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 1.5 cups dried lentils | $1.38 |
| 1 onion, diced | $1.48 |
| 2 carrots, diced | $0.70 |
| 2 celery stalks, diced | $0.64 |
| 2 cloves garlic | $0.65 |
| 1 can diced tomatoes | $0.98 |
| Smoked paprika, cumin | $0.23 |
| Salt, pepper, bay leaf | $0.11 |
| Bread for dunking | $1.03 |
| Bagged garden salad, side | $2.65 |
| Total | $9.85 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 1.5 cups dried lentils
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 head garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Smoked paprika, cumin
- Salt, pepper, bay leaf
- Bread for dunking
- Bagged garden salad, side
How to Make It
- Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in a splash of oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add lentils, tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, bay leaf, and 6 cups water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper; remove bay leaf.
- Serve with bread for dunking.
- Serve with bagged garden salad on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Lentils don't need soaking — dump them in dry and let the simmer do the work.
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