Best 12 Lentil Soup Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Craving a warm and comforting meal? Look no further than a delightful lentil soup, packed with flavors and goodness. Lentils, known for their nutritional value and versatility, take center stage in this delicious and easy-to-make soup. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe from Tasty is sure to satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect lentil soup that will warm your soul and leave you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LENTIL SOUP



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Hearty lentil soup, chock full of veggies and very yummy. Serve with warm cornbread.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups dry lentils
8 cups water
½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 22.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

LENTIL SOUP



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Recipe VIDEO above. Don't settle for a bland lentil soup. Make it right, and you'll have everyone begging for seconds...and thirds! The touch of spices and finishing it off with lemon really lifts this soup to the next level.

Provided by Nagi@RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Mains     Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped ((white, brown, yellow))
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot (, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups))
2 celery ribs (, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups))
2 cups / 400g dried lentils (, green or brown, rinsed (Note 1))
400g / 14 oz crushed tomato
1.5 litres / 1.5 quarts (6 cups) vegetable or chicken (stock / broth, low sodium)
1/2 tsp each cumin and coriander powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika powder
2 dried bay leaves
1 lemon (zest + juice)
1/4 tsp salt and pepper, (each)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Warm bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add celery and carrot. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes or until softened and the onion is sweet. Don't rush this step, it is key to the flavour base of the soup.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except the lemon and salt. Stir.
  • Increase heat and bring to simmer. Scoop scum on the surface off and discard (do this again during cooking if required). Place lid on and turn heat down to medium low. Simmer for 35 - 40 minutes or until lentils are soft.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Thicken Soup: Using a stick blender, do 2 or 3 quick whizzes to thicken the soup (see video below). Or transfer 2 cups to a blender, let it cool slightly, then hold lid with tea towel and blend then transfer back into pot.
  • Add a touch of water if you want to adjust soup consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grate over the zest of the lemon then add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve with warm crusty bread slathered liberally with butter!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 421 g, Calories 311 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 5 g, Sodium 111 mg, Fiber 22 g, Sugar 5 g

TASTY LENTIL SOUP



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Legume lovers can easily fill up on Dorothy Webb's substantial soup without expanding their waistlines. Lentils lend taste and texture to her stockpot in Estacada, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3 tablespoons medium pearl barley
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons molasses
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash each dried thyme, basil and oregano

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, lentils and barley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils and barley are almost tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until lentils and barley are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

LENTIL SOUP



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For a bowl of hearty comfort, try Alton Brown's Lentil Soup recipe, spiced with coriander and cumin, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise

Steps:

  • Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately.

LENTIL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, potatoes, diced tomato, dried lentil, vegetable broth, bay leaf, cumin, salt, pepper

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, diced
2 potatoes, diced
15 oz diced tomato, 1 can
2 cups dried lentil
8 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon cumin
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, add the oil and onion and cook over medium heat until semi-translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add carrots and potatoes, and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, and cumin, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 35-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  • Remove bay leaf and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy!

THE BEST LENTIL SOUP



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Brown lentils are the star of this dish. To boost flavor, we used a classic mirepoix-onion, celery and carrot - as well as thyme, bay and oregano for an herby finish. We found the fresh lemon juice and parsley at the end brightened up the soup and added a nice pop of color.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1 large celery stalk (about 2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
4 cups vegetable stock
7 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped (about 1 teaspoon leaves)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus the juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are starting to caramelize and take on a dark brown color, 8 to 10 minutes (this step is important as it will add tons of flavor to your soup!).
  • Stir in the tomato paste and garlic and cook, scraping up the brown bits, until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the lentils, stock, 4 cups water, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of black pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the lentils are softened with just a bit of bite, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Puree 2 1/2 cups of the soup in a blender until smooth then stir back into the pot. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Ladle into bowls and garnish with more parsley.

LENTIL SOUP III



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As a busy college student, I don't have much time to eat, let alone cook. I've been making this soup for myself my whole college career, since it's a soup my mom made when I was growing up. This soup is illegally easy and incredibly good for you. Eat it up! You can add sliced, shredded, or diced cooked chicken to the soup when it is almost ready. This soup is delicious, but it can be a surprisingly dull color. You can make it more attractive by serving it with a thin slice of lemon on top and a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives.

Provided by Molly

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups dry lentils
2 quarts chicken broth
1 onion, diced
¼ cup tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine lentils, broth, onion, tomato paste, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are soft, 30 to 45 minutes. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 68.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

15-MINUTE LENTIL SOUP



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This is a fast, hearty soup for dinner; vegetarians can use vegetable broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
14.5 ounces low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
3/4 cup cooked lentils (from a 15-ounce can), rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add lentils and cook until soup thickens slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 19 g

GREEK LENTIL SOUP (FAKES)



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Fakes (pronounced 'Fah-kehs') is a staple in the Greek kitchen, and an especially filling meal. It is traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and lots of vinegar. Though the vinegar is of course optional, try it. It lifts the lentils and adds another dimension of flavor!

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces brown lentils
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium onion, minced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 quart water
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch crushed dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil, or to taste
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place lentils in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil and cook for 10 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and carrot; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in lentils, 1 quart water, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils have softened, 30 to 40 minutes. Add additional water if the soup becomes too thick. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and red wine vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 56.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

LENTIL SOUP



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Enjoy this filling veggie soup with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat and delivers three of your 5-a-day

Provided by Member recipe by bevieevey

Categories     Lunch, Soup, Starter

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2l vegetable or ham stock
150g red lentils
6 carrots, finely chopped
2 medium leeks, sliced (about 300g)
small handful of chopped parsley, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the stock in a large pan and add the lentils. Bring to the boil and allow the lentils to soften for a few minutes.
  • Add the carrots and leeks and season (don't add salt if you use ham stock as it will make it too salty). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45-60 mins until the lentils have broken down. Scatter over the parsley and serve with buttered bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

LASAGNA SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed tomato, vegetable broth, green lentil, lasagna noodle, spinach, fresh basil

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
28 oz crushed tomato
6 cups vegetable broth
⅓ cup green lentil, rinsed
8 oz lasagna noodle, uncooked
3 cups spinach
fresh basil, cut chiffonade, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until semi-translucent.
  • Add the garlic, tomato paste, basil, and oregano, and cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until the onions are translucent and herbs are fragrant.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and lentils, and bring to a boil. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 10 minutes or until lentils are halfway tender.
  • Break apart the lasagna noodles into about 2-inch-long (5-cm) pieces and add to the pot. Let the soup cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the lentils are tender.
  • Stir in the spinach and let wilt, then serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 23 grams

VEGETABLE LENTIL SOUP



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Here's a healthy slow-cooker soup that's ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils make it hearty, while herbs and other veggies round out the flavor. -Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until lentils are tender, about 4 hours., Stir in tomatoes and beans. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils for a more complex flavor and texture. Lentils such as brown, green, and red lentils can be used together.
  • Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the soup enhances their flavor and adds depth to the overall dish.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of water for a richer, more flavorful soup.
  • Add a bay leaf to the soup for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices, such as cumin, coriander, and paprika.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkling of fresh herbs, and a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This lentil soup recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, making it a healthy and nutritious choice. The soup is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich flavor and hearty texture, this lentil soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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