Healthy and Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Healthy and Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils; 4 quarts water; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 white onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, sliced; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 yukon gold potato, diced; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 3 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon white pepper; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups red lentils
4 quarts water
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion, diced
1 cup carrot, sliced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 yukon gold potato, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon white pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
If making on the stovetop:.
2
Boil lentils and bay leaf in water until lentils are soft.
3
Heat oil on medium-high heat.
4
Add garlic and saute until golden.
5
Add onions, celery, and bell pepper.
6
Saute until tender.
7
Add onion/celery/bell pepper/garlic mixture to lentils and water.
8
Add potato and carrot.
9
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
10
Add chopped parsley, salt and pepper.
11
Simmer for 10 minutes more.
12
Garnish with chopped green onions and/or parmesan cheese, if desired.
13
If making in the slowcooker:.
14
Add lentils, bay leaf and water to slowcooker.
15
Cover and turn on high while you prepare other ingredients.
16
Complete steps 3-7 above.
17
Lower setting on slowcooker to low and cook for 8 hours or keep on high and cook for 4 hours.
18
One hour before done in slowcooker, complete steps 9 and 10 above.

422

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red lentils, 4 quarts water, 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Healthy and Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy and Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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