Green Lentil Soup

4.87 from 15 votes

This green lentil soup makes a budget-friendly one-pot meal that is a hit with the entire family. It's vegan, healthy, loaded with plant-based protein, and absolutely delicious.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Mediterranean, vegan

Keyword: Green Lentil Soup

Servings:

Calories: 283kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

1½ Tablespoon olive oil or extra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
1 medium-sized onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 large celery rib, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 cups (400 grams) green lentils or brown lentils
6 cups (1440 ml) vegetable broth, or chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 tablespoon tomato paste, or 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
2 bay leaves
¾ - 1 teaspoon fine salt, or according to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to serve
1 small potato, cut into chunks (it's optional, add it if you prefer a thicker texture)
fresh lemon juice, to serve

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Then add garlic, spices, and cook for one minute, stirring continuously.
Add the remaining ingredients, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
Turn the heat off, let it cool slightly, and remove the bay leaves. Then transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend, return the soup into the pot and give a good stir. Alternatively, you can use a hand blender to whizz only part of the soup.
Now taste and make sure you're happy with the seasoning and consistency; you might want to add more salt and pepper to suit your taste (this depends on the broth used). And add a little bit of water if you prefer a thinner soup.
Serve it warm, with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, and a little squeeze of lemon juice for freshness. Don't forget crusty bread, enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts: The nutritional values are for one serving only (approximately 1 cup). They are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.

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