5 from 6 votes
Traditional Lentil Soup
This classic lentil soup recipe is a cozy vegetarian dish brimming with fresh veggies in a rich tomato broth. It's rustic and simple, but has plenty of robust flavors to keep you going back in for more!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
10
- 12 servings
Calories:
232 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian, American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion peeled and chopped
- 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped (any color)
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 16 ounces green lentils dried
- 1 ½ cups carrot sliced
- 10 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
- 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and carrots.
- Set a large 6-8 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil to the pot. Then stir in the onions, peppers, celery, and garlic. Sauté the aromatics for 5 minutes to soften.
- Then add the green lentils, sliced carrots, vegetable broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and cumin.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the lentils are soft and the stew has had time to thicken, stir in the chopped kale and vinegar. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm as-is or garnished with chopped scallions and hot sauce.
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Notes
- Leftovers will keep well for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To Freeze: Let the soup cool completely before transferring to an airtight freezer-safe container. I suggest wrapping the container in a layer of aluminum foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
980mg
(41%)
Potassium
601mg
(13%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4389IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 - 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4389IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.