Lentil Vegetable Soup (Easy!)
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Lentil Vegetable Soup (Easy!)
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An easy lentil soup brimming with nourishing ingredients. Customize it with the season or swap in your own favorite veggies!
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Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 talks celery
- 1 large carrot (or 2 small)
- 5 oz. mushrooms
- 8 oz. white potato (about 1 medium)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup green/brown lentils (uncooked)
- 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Dice onion, carrot, and celery. Dice mushrooms and potato. Set aside.
- In a stockpot over medium-high heat, add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/veggie broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic.
- When onion is translucent, add garlic, mushrooms, potato, and Italian seasoning. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and lentils (rinsed and drained). Increase heat and bring to a light boil.
- Then reduce heat, cover, and lightly simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Roughly chop spinach and stir in during the last couple minutes of cooking. Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- *Thickness: I enjoy dense soup but if you prefer yours thinner, reduce lentils to about 3/4 cup.
- Vegetables: Change it up with green beans, broccoli, kale, corn, peas, cauliflower, cabbage, zucchini, etc.
- Garnish: Add fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, or red pepper flakes before serving if desired.
- Recipe originally published November 2016. Updated April 2023.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
190kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Potassium
809mg
(23%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2833IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 809mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2833IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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