This homemade lentil soup is hearty, filling and perfect if you are looking for a low calorie soup recipe. This plant-based soup recipe packs a ton of flavor and can be ready in about an hour.
Lentil Soup is so easy to make with common pantry ingredients. It's a great option for meatless Mondays or anytime you want a plant-based soup for dinner.
This recipe takes about an hour to make and leftovers reheat well.
Lentil soup ingredients
- Dry Lentils: Use brown or green lentils, do not use split lentils. Make sure to pick out any rocks or debris and rinse them well before adding them to the pot.
- Vegetables: Onion, celery and carrots.
- Seasonings: A variety of dried herbs, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Vegetable Stock: Can be replaced with water or chicken stock.
How to make lentil soup
Step 1: In a heavy stock pot, saute the onions and celery in olive oil over medium-high heat until they are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the carrots and seasonings to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Step 2: Add the vegetable stock and lentils, stir and bring to a boil. Once the soup comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Check for seasonings and adjust if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan. Serve with a side of french bread.
This lentil soup is even better the next day, so make a big pot to eat throughout the week.
How to store and freeze
- To Store: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To Reheat: Heat over medium heat on the stovetop.
- To Freeze: Allow the lentil soup to cool completely and transfer to a freezer-safe container. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge before reheating.
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Lentil Soup Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 1 lb. dried lentils (washed)
- grated parmesan cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- Saute the vegetables: In a heavy stock pot, saute the onions and celery in olive oil over medium-high heat until they are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the carrots and seasonings to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid sticking.
- Simmer the lentils: Add the vegetable stock and lentils, stir and bring to a boil. Once the soup comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Season and serve: Check for seasonings and adjust if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan and a side of french bread.
Notes
- To Store: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To Reheat: Heat over medium heat on the stovetop.
- To Freeze: Allow the lentil soup to cool completely and transfer to a freezer-safe container. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
This lentil soup is all that I am craving right now - it looks so hearty, comforting and of course delicious. Pinned!