Hearty Lentil Soup

Name: Hearty Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 10.2 half 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6.2 l 1 onion, chopped; 10.3 oz 2 carrots, chopped; 9.6 cup 2 celery stalks, chopped; 5.4 mg 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6.1 tsp 1 teaspoon cumin; 3.9 quarter 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 9.2 pinch 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 5.9 l 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed; 6.9 to taste 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 7.1 drop 6 cups vegetable broth; 2.7 ml 1 bay leaf; 8.8 dash Salt and pepper to taste; 7 mg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3.3 quarter 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

By Mario Weaver

November 15, 2025

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This is a flavorful and hearty lentil soup, perfect for a chilly evening. The combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices creates a rich and satisfying meal. Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking. Serve with a crusty bread for dipping. This recipe is easily customizable, you can add different vegetables like diced sweet potatoes or spinach. For a richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors. This soup is a great source of protein and fiber, making it a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil - 10.2 half
1 onion, chopped - 6.2 l
2 carrots, chopped - 10.3 oz
2 celery stalks, chopped - 9.6 cup
2 cloves garlic, minced - 5.4 mg
1 teaspoon cumin - 6.1 tsp
1/2 teaspoon coriander - 3.9 quarter
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika - 9.2 pinch
1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed - 5.9 l
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained - 6.9 to taste

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

Add minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Step 4

Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

If desired, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamier texture.

Step 6

Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice (if using).

Step 7

Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

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Hearty Lentil Soup

By Mario Weaver

November 15, 2025

6586 views

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil - 10.2 half
1 onion, chopped - 6.2 l
2 carrots, chopped - 10.3 oz
2 celery stalks, chopped - 9.6 cup
2 cloves garlic, minced - 5.4 mg
1 teaspoon cumin - 6.1 tsp
1/2 teaspoon coriander - 3.9 quarter
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika - 9.2 pinch
1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed - 5.9 l
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained - 6.9 to taste

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

Add minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Step 4

Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

If desired, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamier texture.

Step 6

Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice (if using).

Step 7

Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

# Game Day # Overnight # Weekend Project # Valentine's Day

Reviews (12 Reviews)

Isaac Brown4

A very tasty and healthy soup. I appreciated the notes on customizing the spices. I added a touch of cumin and it worked really well. Served with crusty bread as suggested.

Ethan Wilson4

Great recipe! I added some sweet potatoes and it was fantastic. The instructions are clear and the soup is relatively easy to make. Excellent for a weeknight dinner.

Bob Johnson4

This was a really good soup! I added some carrots and a bay leaf, and it gave it a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely make this again. The lentils were cooked perfectly.

George Rodriguez5

Best lentil soup I've ever made! The flavor was incredible, and it was so easy to customize with the suggestions. I added some spinach at the end, and it was perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!

Charlie Davis3

It was okay. I felt like it needed a bit more seasoning. I added some red pepper flakes for a kick, which helped. The texture was good, though. Maybe more garlic next time.