Garlic Lentil Soup
Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome flavor, this Garlic Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or nutritious meal preps. Featuring a medley of red and green lentils simmered to perfection in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with aromatic garlic, cumin, paprika, and thyme, this recipe delivers a rich depth of flavor with every spoonful. The addition of diced tomatoes and a hint of bright lemon juice adds a tangy twist, while fresh parsley brings a vibrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot vegan soup is as easy as it is satisfying, offering a high-protein, fiber-rich option that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy lunches. Serve it with crusty bread for an irresistibly hearty meal you’ll crave again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 units celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, canned
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Stir in cumin powder, paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the red lentils and green/brown lentils to the pot, stirring to coat them in the spiced vegetable mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, 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 and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley just before serving to brighten the flavors.
Serve hot with crusty bread or a side of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6407 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.2 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.9 g | 225% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 69.8 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 5831 mg | 124% | |
*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.
