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    Lentil Soup

    Published: Nov 8, 2019 · Modified: Mar 7, 2020 by Anna 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Lentil Soup is packed with lentils, vegetables and Italia herbs. It's a healthy and vegetarian option rich in protein and flavor!

    Serve this soup with my Easy Focaccia Bread or Homemade Croutons.

    Lentil Soup in a soup pot with wooden spoon.

    Every Monday, I make a vegetarian dinner for my family. Since the soup season is here, this Lentil Soup is making an appearance on our menu. It is filling, healthy, flavorful and packed with lentils and vegetables. Start by sauteing the vegetables and seasoning. This helps create a flavorful base for the soup. Add lentils and liquids and simmer soup until everything is cooked. I like to throw in a handful of chopped kale or spinach just before serving. Meatless Monday never looked so delicious!

    Ingredients:

    • green or brown lentils
    • olive oil
    • garlic
    • onion
    • carrots
    • celery
    • Italian seasoning
    • dried oregano
    • vegetable stock
    • water
    • crushed tomatoes
    • salt and pepper
    • bay leaf

    Instructions

    Step 1: Veggies

    Heat up oil in the Dutch oven. Add onion, carrot and celery. Saute for 3 minutes.

    Step 2: Seasonings

    Add garlic and seasonings. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. This activates the dried herbs and ensures the soup will be flavorful.

    Step 1 of making of lentil soup.

    Step 3: Lentils

    Add lentils and stir everything together. Saute for 2 minutes.

    Step 4: Liquids

    Add vegetable stock, water and crushed tomatoes. Stir everything together. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook soup, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once in a while.

    Step 3 and 4 of making lentil soup.

    Do I need to soak lentils before cooking?

    There is no need to soak the lentils before making this soup. You can rinse them and pick over.

    Can I freeze this soup?

    Yes! This lentil soup freezes very well. Once completely cooled, place soup in freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat.

    Can I make this soup in a slow cooker?

    To make this soup in the slow cooker, follow steps 1 and 2 on a stovetop, then combine everything in the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 5 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours.

    Can I make it in the Instant Pot?

    If you have a digital pressure cooker, you can make this soup even faster. Simply follow the steps but in the Instant Pot instead of the Dutch oven. Once all ingredients are combined, close the lid and set valve to the sealing position. Make sure the IP is set to cook on HIGH pressure. Press the "manual" setting and set the timer to 15 minutes. Do a quick pressure release, remove the lid and stir the soup.

    Lentil soup with vegetables and Italian seasoning in Le Creuset pot.

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    Lentil Soup in a soup pot with wooden spoon.

    Lentil Soup

    Author: Anna
    This Lentil Soup is packed with lentils, vegetables and Italia herbs. It's a healthy and vegetarian option rich in protein and flavor!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 286 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion
    • 3 carrots
    • 2 celery ribs
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cups green or brown lentils
    • 4 cups vegetable stock
    • 2 cups water
    • 1.5 cups crushed tomatoes
    • 1 bay leaf

    Instructions
     

    • Chop onion, carrots and celery.
    • In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat up oil over medium heat.
    • Add chopped onion, carrots and celery. Saute, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
    • Add garlic and seasoning. Stir in and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Add lentils and stir in. Saute for 3 minutes.
    • Add all liquids and bay leaf. Stir everything together. Bring soup to a boil.
    • Reduce heat to simmer and cook soup, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked. Stir often.
    • Once done, remove soup from heat. Cool soup for 10 minutes or so, then serve.

    Notes

    1. To freeze: cool soup completely, then transfer to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
    2. You can add seasonal vegetables to this soup: sweet potatoes, zucchini, sweet corn, kale, spinach, etc.
    3. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5651IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 6mg
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    1. Krissy Allori says

      November 08, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is so good. I love lentils but forget sometimes. I'll be adding this to my regular rotation.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 10, 2019 at 12:41 am

        Thank you, Krissy!

        Reply
    2. Aimee Shugarman says

      November 08, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      We couldn't get enough of this soup. Putting on our regular menu rotation!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 10, 2019 at 12:39 am

        Thanks so much, Aimee!

        Reply
    3. Laura Reese says

      November 08, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Looking for a new and delicious soup this fall. This recipe is it. We loved it.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 10, 2019 at 12:39 am

        That's wonderful! Thank you, Laura!

        Reply
    4. Sara Welch says

      November 08, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is everything a gourmet soup should be, and then some! Looking forward to warming up with this on a cool evening!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 10, 2019 at 12:39 am

        Thank you, Sara!

        Reply
    5. Kristyn says

      November 08, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a hearty & tasty soup!! Love all the seasonings & veggies!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 10, 2019 at 12:39 am

        Thank you, Kristyn!

        Reply

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