Easy Lentil Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Easy Lentil Soup
Description
The Easy Lentil Soup recipe uses chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes as the base, with brown lentils providing body and substance. Aromatic spices like cumin and oregano add warmth. Frozen blended bell pepper and onion contribute to flavor and texture, alongside sliced celery and carrots for freshness and bite. The soup is simmered in two stages: first with lentils and tomatoes, then with vegetables until the mixture thickens slightly and the lentils and veggies become tender.
This soup offers a smooth, hearty texture due to the blended vegetables combined with the bite of the lentils and the chunkier diced carrots and celery. The seasoning is balanced to complement the natural sweetness and savoriness of the ingredients, resulting in a filling yet approachable soup. Fresh parsley sprinkled before serving adds a pop of color and herbal note.
It can be served as a light main or side, suitable for warming meals during cooler weather. The recipe allows additions such as shredded chicken or smoked sausage for variation, and more vegetables can be included to customize the flavor and nutrition. To thicken, simmer longer to reduce the broth volume.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can, canned
- ¾ cup brown lentils
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 ½ cups bell pepper frozen, blend
- 1 ½ cups onion frozen, blend
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 1 carrot sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley for serving, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine broth, undrained tomatoes, lentils, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slightly chop the peppers and onion (if they are in strips). Add to the soup along with the celery, carrot, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the soup is tender and slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Customize the soup by adding shredded chicken, smoked sausage, or extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Prolonged simmering thickens the soup if you prefer a denser texture.
- Fresh herbs like parsley added before serving brighten the flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 819mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7408IU | 148% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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