Lentil soup! Could any soup sound more boring? Probably not. But where it lacks in naming, it makes up for in flavor. And simplicity. And hearty, bone-warming deliciousness.
You’ll love This Lentil Soup
This lentil soup is such a bowl of comfort – you’re going to love it! It’s:
Ready in under an hour, and most of that time is just spent letting it simmer away. A one pot meal, so clean up is quick. Made with pantry staples, meaning you can keep the ingredients on hand for when the craving for soup strikes!
Lentil Soup Ingredients
Mirepoix: This is just a fancy word to describe our flavor base – onion, carrots, celery and garlic! Spices: Smoked paprika, salt, pepper, coriander, and cumin bring major flavor to this soup. Vegetable Broth: You’ll need 8 cups of broth, which can come from bouillon cubes, 2 cartons of broth, or you can make your own veggie broth! Crushed Tomatoes: Did you know tomatoes are a great source of umami (savory) flavor? They add a delicious dimension to this lentil soup. Brown Lentils: The star of the show! You’ll need dried lentils here. We’re using brown, but you could use another type of lentil (black lentils work well here). Lemon Juice: Right before serving, lemon juice brightens up the flavors of this dish. Don’t skip it!
How to make Lentil Soup
Making this soup is so simple. You’ll basically just:
Storage
Fridge: This soup stores well in the fridge for about 5 days, so it’s great as a vegetarian meal prep! Freezer: This freezes well, thanks to the hearty texture of the lentils. It stays good in the freezer for about 3 months.
Serve It With
We’ve been loving serving this lentil soup with:
Cornbread Casserole: We’ve been reheating pieces of this cornbread in the air fryer until they turn a little crispy. So good with this soup! Gouda Grilled Cheese: Dunked into this soup, so good! Vegan Garlic Bread: Make it while the soup simmers, ready in 30 minutes!
