Lentil Soup Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this lentil soup will have you coming back for seconds.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Moroccan

Keyword Best Lentil Soup, Lentil Soup, Soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings People

Calories 139kcal

Equipment

1 Dutch Oven

Ingredients

41 g Extra virgin olive oil
172 g Chopped onions
10 g Chopped garlic
185 g (1 large carrot) , chopped )
46 g Chopped celery
394 g (2 cups of dried lentils )
450 g Crushed tomato
7 cups Water
4 g Bouillon (1 cube)
1 g (1 ½ tsp paprika)
1 Dried bay leaf
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery.
Cook and stir until onion is tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
Add garlic, bay leaf, oregano and any other spices you prefer; cook for another 7 minutes.
Add water and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Stir in lentils and reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender for at least 1 hour.
Season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Chef's Tip

Including lentils in your diet can contribute to weight management as they are low in calories and high in nutrients. They have a low glycemic index, which means they release energy slowly, keeping you satisfied and reducing cravings. Lentils are also known to promote heart health by reducing cholesterol levels and improving blood pressure.

Nutrition