Garlic Lentil Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome flavor, this Garlic Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or nutritious meal preps. Featuring a medley of red and green lentils simmered to perfection in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with aromatic garlic, cumin, paprika, and thyme, this recipe delivers a rich depth of flavor with every spoonful. The addition of diced tomatoes and a hint of bright lemon juice adds a tangy twist, while fresh parsley brings a vibrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot vegan soup is as easy as it is satisfying, offering a high-protein, fiber-rich option that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy lunches. Serve it with crusty bread for an irresistibly hearty meal you’ll crave again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 units celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 unit bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in cumin powder, paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 4

Add the red lentils and green/brown lentils to the pot, stirring to coat them in the spiced vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley just before serving to brighten the flavors.

Step 9

Serve hot with crusty bread or a side of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2677.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1493.9

Total Fat 44.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6407.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.9g	0%
Total Sugars 51.8g
Protein 69.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 543.5mg	0%
Iron 26.6mg	0%
Potassium 5831.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.4%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 56.8%