Heartwarming Homemade Lentil Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Heartwarming Homemade Lentil Soup, a nutritious, flavor-packed dish that's as comforting as it is delicious. Made with wholesome ingredients like tender lentils, hearty vegetables, and leafy kale, this soup is infused with the warm, earthy spices of cumin, paprika, and thyme for a vibrant depth of flavor. A splash of optional lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish to each spoonful. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is ready in under an hour and serves six hearty portions. Whether you're craving a nourishing vegan meal or a tummy-warming comfort food classic, this lentil soup is the ultimate choice. Pair it with crusty bread for a wholesome, satisfying experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium (diced) carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 1.5 cups (rinsed) dried lentils
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups (chopped) kale
• 1 teaspoon (to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (optional) lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the rinsed lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, ground cumin, paprika, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped kale. Let the soup cook for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice (if using) to taste.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy your heartwarming homemade lentil soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2932.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1814.5

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6309.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 101.0g	0%
Total Sugars 61.2g
Protein 86.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 797.7mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 7635.3mg	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: 22.3%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 59.2%