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A steaming bowl of hearty lentil soup garnished with fresh herbs.

Proven way to grow with 6 Lentil Soup ingredients.

This simple lentil soup recipe uses just six main ingredients to create a hearty and nutritious meal perfect for any day. It's an easy-to-follow guide for making a delicious and satisfying soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Red lentils
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 2 Celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot, then add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Add red lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  5. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

Notes

For a thicker soup, simmer longer. Adjust seasoning to taste.