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A steaming bowl of hearty lentil soup garnished with herbs.

Best way to grow heartier Lentil Soup: 3 tips Lentil Soup

This lentil soup recipe focuses on three tips to make a heartier and more flavorful dish. It's a comforting meal perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups red lentils
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion, then sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes, and a bay leaf to the pot.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve hot.

Notes

For an even heartier soup, consider adding some chopped kale or spinach during the last 10 minutes of cooking. You can also blend a portion of the soup for a creamier texture without adding dairy.