Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup canned tomato, finely chopped; 2 (15 ounce) cans cooked lentils, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth or 6 cups beef broth or 6 cups vegetable broth; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup canned tomato, finely chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans cooked lentils, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth or 6 cups beef broth or 6 cups vegetable broth
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Place the oil in a 3- to 4-quart microwave-safe bowl, cover, and heat for 20 seconds on high.
2
Stir in the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and heat for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring once during the cooking time.
3
Add the tomatoes, lentils, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and broth, and cook, covered, for about 4 minutes.
4
Stir the soup, then add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Cook 2 to 3 more minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.
6
Remove and let sit, covered, for about 10 minutes.
7
Serve hot with the cheese on the side.
8
VARIATIONS:.
9
To make this an even heartier soup, top with croutons or thin slices of French bread.
10
Save time by buying prechopped vegetables for this soup.

1050

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 carrot, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil 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!

Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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