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This Hearty Lentil Soup recipe is packed with nutrient dense ingredients and is full of warm and comforting flavors making it a delicious meal for any night of the week. This recipe requires a few staple ingredients, which you may already have, and minimal prep work.

Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe

This Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe is packed with nutrient-dense ingredients and full of warm and comforting flavors making it a delicious meal for any night of the week.
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Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: healthy, healthy dinner, healthy soup, lentils, nourishing
Servings: 8
Calories: 106kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 2-3 large carrots chopped
  • 1 sweet potato chopped
  • 1 white potato chopped
  • 2 cups water or low sodium broth
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse your lentils and soak in water for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare your vegetables for the soup. Chop the onion, garlic, carrots, sweet potato, and white potato. Set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, pour in 1-2 tbsp of olive oil. Once the oil has heated, add in the onion and garlic and stir occasionally. Cook until the onions have become translucent and slightly caramelized; this should take about 5 minutes.
  • Next, add in the carrots, sweet potatoes, and white potatoes. Mix together with the rest of the ingredients and allow it to cook for about 3-4 minutes with the top on. Pour about 2 cups of water over the ingredients and bring the pot to a boil, this should take about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the soaked lentils and add to the soup mixture with about 2 more cups of water and stir to combine. Cover with the lid and bring to a boil. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Season with a dash of salt and pepper to taste, serve and enjoy!

Notes

After adding the lentils into the soup, you can leave the lid on the pot and let it simmer throughout the day until you're ready to eat.