Print

Hearty Lentil Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with hearty lentil soup, featuring tender lentils, carrots, and celery, garnished with fresh herbs.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A nourishing and flavorful lentil soup, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, cumin, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf to the pot.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon before serving.
  • You can add other vegetables like potatoes or spinach.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.unfoldrecipes.com/lentil-soup-recipe-hearty-comfort-dish/