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Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup: A Comforting One-Pot Wonder Recipe

Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup: A Comforting One-Pot Wonder Recipe

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5 from 27 reviews

This hearty lentil vegetable soup is a wholesome one-pot meal loaded with tender vegetables, earthy lentils, and warming spices. It’s vegan, gluten-free, perfect for meal prep, and ready in under an hour.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Vegetable Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1½ cups dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add cumin, smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add lentils, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in spinach or kale if using, and cook for 5 minutes more.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker texture, mash some of the soup with a spoon or use an immersion blender.
  • Swap greens, add grains, or stir in lemon juice for variation.
  • Great for freezing—just leave out the greens until reheating.
  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soup, Comfort Food
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Global
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg