Soups & Stews
Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup
A warming, nutritious soup packed with lentils, carrots, celery, and tomatoes, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the year.
Prep10 min
Cook40 min
Rest / chill0 min
Total50 min
Yield4 servings
Gather your ingredients
Ingredients
Check off items as you go. US customary measures.
One step at a time
Let’s make it
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, and thyme. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
A little kitchen know-how
To enhance flavor, sauté the vegetables until golden before adding liquids for deeper soup complexity.
Storage & leftovers
Keep leftover soup refrigerated in a covered container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat until hot throughout, 5 to 7 minutes.
Cooking times are estimates; check doneness. See safe cooking temperatures and food storage guidance. Check ingredient labels for allergens.