Lovely Lentil Soup

Warm up with our Simple & Hearty Lentil Soup, a nourishing blend of lentils, vegetables, and herbs simmered to perfection. This recipe brings together sweet onions, carrots, celery, and cherry tomatoes with brown or green lentils in a savory vegetable stock, finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. It’s versatile enough for any diet, with options to add meat for extra protein or greens for a nutritional boost. Ideal for a quick, comforting meal, this lentil soup is your go-to for a fuss-free, delicious dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sweet onion, diced
  • ½ cup carrots, diced
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans of brown or green lentils
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • Parsley, chopped, for serving

Directions:

In a large soup pot over medium high heat, pour in about 1 tbsp olive oil. Add in onions, carrots and celery and reduce the heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper. Let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the vegetables don’t brown. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Add in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes. Add in the lentils and vegetable stock. Cover and cook over low heat, at just a simmer for 10-15 minutes or until lentils are tender. Toss in parsley, check seasoning, and serve.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal

Meat-eater in the group: Add cooked sausage or rotisserie chicken to the soup about 5 minutes before it is done.

Want something green: Wilt in some kale or baby spinach at the end before soup is done.

Need a side: Toast up some whole grain bread and rub with a little olive oil and garlic.

Quick Prep: Use frozen or pre-made diced onion, carrots, and celery.