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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 587 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 leeks, light green and whites parts used, washed and chopped (discard the dark green parts)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • pinch chili flakes
  • zest from one lemon
  • 1 tbsp vegetable stock paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 540 ml can lentils, could also use cooked red, green or brown lentils
For the herb broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • thinly sliced radishes, basil and lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

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  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

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587

% 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.