Description
Cozy, hearty, and deeply nourishing, Grandma’s Lentil Soup is the kind of easy recipe that warms you from the inside out. Made with simple pantry staples like lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices, this comforting bowl is perfect for a quick dinner, healthy lunch, or meal prep idea. Whether you’re looking for wholesome dinner ideas or budget-friendly food ideas, this classic lentil soup delivers rich flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 cup dried brown or green lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 carrots diced
2 celery stalks diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
6 cups vegetable broth
1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion carrots and celery then sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in garlic cumin paprika and thyme and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add lentils vegetable broth diced tomatoes and bay leaf then bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until lentils are tender.
7. Season with salt and black pepper then remove the bay leaf.
8. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Rinse lentils thoroughly to remove any debris and improve texture.
Adjust thickness by adding more broth if you prefer a lighter soup.
Add spinach or kale at the end for extra nutrients and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg