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A bowl of warm, rich lentil soup garnished with herbs.

Proven way to grow with 6 Lentil Soup ingredients.

This simple lentil soup recipe uses just six ingredients to create a hearty and flavorful meal. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear; then, chop the onion and carrots, and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and carrots, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot, bringing the mixture to a boil before reducing the heat to a simmer.
  5. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the soup has thickened, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season the lentil soup with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot with a garnish of fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the soup while it simmers and remove it before serving. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavors.