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A close-up shot of a spoonful of lentil vegetable soup, showing the texture of the lentils, potatoes, carrots, and spinach. Highlights the soup's hearty ingredients.

Lentil Vegetable Soup: The Best Hearty & Healthy Recipe

This hearty and healthy Lentil Vegetable Soup is a comforting one-pot meal packed with nutritious vegetables, protein-rich lentils, and savory herbs. It's incredibly easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant. Stir in the dried thyme and oregano.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed lentils, diced potatoes, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes, until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
  5. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip 1: For extra flavor, add a parmesan rind to the soup while it simmers.
Tip 2: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving will brighten the flavors of the soup.
Tip 3: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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