Easy Lentil Soup
Warm, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Easy Lentil Soup is your perfect go-to recipe for a comforting, one-pot meal. Brimming with the earthy richness of lentils, vibrant diced vegetables, and aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and thyme, this soup delivers a deep, flavorful punch with every spoonful. It's a breeze to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time before simmering to tender perfection in under an hour. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this hearty lentil soup is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, and it comes together with pantry staples like canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Top it off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and enjoy it as a satisfying standalone dish or paired with crusty bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Remove the bay leaf, then season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
If desired, use an immersion blender to slightly puree the soup for a thicker texture, leaving some chunks for a hearty consistency.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if using. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6648 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.7 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 5094 mg | 108% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
