Save A hearty, aromatic soup packed with nutritious lentils, fresh herbs, and vegetables perfect for cozy meals on a budget.
This lentil and herb soup has been a favorite in my family through all seasons and is especially comforting on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- Legumes: 1 ½ cups (300 g) dried brown or green lentils rinsed
- Vegetables: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion diced, 2 carrots diced, 2 celery stalks diced, 3 garlic cloves minced, 1 (14 oz/400 g) can diced tomatoes, 6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable broth
- Herbs & Seasoning: 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional), salt and black pepper to taste, ½ cup (15 g) fresh parsley chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill (optional), juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Step 2:
- Stir in garlic, cumin, thyme, bay leaf, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3:
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes (with juices), and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Step 4:
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
- Step 5:
- Remove bay leaf. Stir in parsley, dill, and lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 6:
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, or leave it chunky as desired.
- Step 7:
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Pin it This soup always brings my family together especially when served with fresh bread on weekends.
Required Tools
Large soup pot, cutting board and knife, wooden spoon, ladle, immersion blender (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains none of the major allergens. Gluten-free if using gluten-free vegetable broth. Always check broth and canned tomato labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 11 g (per serving)
Pin it This lentil soup is an easy, nutritious meal that you can customize with your favorite greens and spices.