Best Lentil Soup Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 -3

  • Calories

    587 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Best Lentil Soup Recipe

This is the best lentil soup recipe. Not only does it have all the nutritious benefits of lentils, but also is made with a herby broth loaded with fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 leek light green and white parts used, washed and chopped, discard dark green parts
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • pinch chili flakes
  • zest lemon from one lemon
  • 1 tbsp vegetable stock paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 540 ml lentils canned, or cooked red, green or brown lentils

For the herb broth

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup basil fresh
  • 1/4 cup dill fresh
  • 1/4 cup mint fresh
  • radish thinly sliced radishes and basil, lemon zest for garnish
  • basil
  • lemon

Instructions

  1. In a blender 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup fresh dill and 1/4 cup fresh mint until well blended. Set aside this herb broth.
  2. Add 1 tbsp oil to a soup pot. Once warm, add chopped leeks and saute for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, chili flakes and lemon zest, cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in vegetable stock paste, 2 cups water and lentils. Then, stir in the herb broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced a bit. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Serve in bowls topped with thinly sliced radish, lemon zest and fresh basil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 587kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 93.9g (31%) Protein 33.8g (68%) Fat 11.2g (17%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g (11%) Monounsaturated Fat 6.9g (35%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 5.2g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 587kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 93.9g 31%
Protein 33.8g 68%
Fat 11.2g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g 11%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.9g 35%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 5.2g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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