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lentil soup

Easy Cozy Lentil Soup

A hearty and comforting lentil soup made with tender lentils, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • Soup
  • 1½ cups dried lentils
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Finishing
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in lentils, broth, tomatoes, and seasonings.
  4. Simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Soup thickens as it cools; add broth when reheating.
  • Red lentils create a creamier texture.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.