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This lentil soup is flavorful with plenty of veggies and lentils to give you a delicious and nutrient-dense meal. Perfect for a quick and filling meal when you are feeling lazy or in a rush. Just throw all the ingredients in a pot and wait for it to be done!

Lentils have always been my favoraite legumes. They are quicker to cook than beans and work so well with other ingredients. This is one of my favoraite dishes to make at home because it is so easy to make and great for me.

Green lentils are high in protein and low in fat. Filled with iron, folate, and fiber. They are a healthy meat substitute and you are able to get a ton of them in bulk. They can be used in a multitude of dishes, but today I am going to share with you one of favorite ways to have them.

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Ingredients

• Dried Green Lentils. This is the main ingredient in this lentil soup, so get the best quality you can.
• Tomato paste. Adds additional umami to enhance the flavor. I get it in tubes when I can because it is more convenient in recipes where I only need a little bit.
• No chicken bouillon. You can use vegetable bouillon or a veggie stock, but I have found this gives a more intense flavor that pairs well with the lentils.
• Onion, Celery, and Carrots. In French, they call this combination a Mirepoix and this will be the flavor base for the soup.
• Garlic. To keep away mosquitos. Just kidding. Garlic has a nice aroma when cooked and flavor.
• Potatoes. Diced russet potatoes help thicken the soup and of course, taste good.

Procedure

First, Saute the onions and garlic until the onions begin to brown. Add the other vegetables to become fragrant. This recipe is a one pot recipe so it is super convenient.

Now to add the flavor components. In this case, it will be the tomato paste and bouillon paste. These will provide the umami and really help the overall taste.

Finally, the star of the show, lentils. It can’t be lentil soup without lentils. Just pour them in and add the water. Cover and let it cook. Add more water if needed until the lentils become tender.

Season with salt, pepper, dried basil, and garlic powder. Or any seasonings you think would be great, this is your lentil soup.

This recipe is very versatile and you can add all sorts of different vegetables or proteins (tofu would be great). I love to garnish this soup with fresh parsley and some olive oil. It is absolute perfection.

If you tried this recipe, let me know in the comments below. I would love to hear from you!