Best 10 Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a culinary journey with our hearty vegetable lentil soup, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. This wholesome and nutritious soup is a delightful blend of garden-fresh vegetables, lentils, and a rich broth, simmered to perfection to create a comforting and satisfying meal. Discover the art of crafting this nourishing soup with our carefully curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional lentil soup recipes to innovative variations with exotic ingredients, our culinary repertoire will guide you through a world of flavors. Indulge in the comforting embrace of this hearty soup, perfect for a cozy dinner, a quick lunch, or a healthy snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound French green lentils
4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large onions)
4 cups chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups medium-diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups medium-diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.

VEGETABLE LENTIL SOUP



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Here's a healthy slow-cooker soup that's ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils make it hearty, while herbs and other veggies round out the flavor. -Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until lentils are tender, about 4 hours., Stir in tomatoes and beans. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HEARTY VEGETABLE LENTIL SOUP



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My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the spot on cold autumn nights, so I paired the lentils with turkey bacon and a handful of spices. -Nicole Hopping, Pinole, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bacon strips, chopped
1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add potatoes, carrots and onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until carrots and onion are tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer., Add lentils and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30-35 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender. Top each serving with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY VEGGIE LENTIL SOUP



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Chock-full of veggies, this delicious lentil soup is really simple to fix. In St. Ignatius, Montana, Joy Maynard often doubles the recipe and freezes half for later.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water
3 cups vegetable broth
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender. , Add the tomato paste, corn and peas; stir until blended. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until corn and peas are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP



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A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon. -Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 medium carrots, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces)
2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces)
1 cup frozen corn (about 5 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups V8 juice

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions, celery and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is a tasty, low-fat soup. It's all vegetables, beans and rice so there's not a lot of calories, either. You can replace the soy sauce with low sodium soy sauce, if desired.

Provided by Sadie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
2 cups water
1 leek, chopped
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, combine the celery, onion, carrots, tomatoes, tomato-vegetable juice, water, leek, potato, peas, corn, beans, rice, soy sauce, thyme, ground black pepper, garlic powder and dill weed.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9 calories, Carbohydrate 73.5 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1085.9 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

LENTIL SOUP



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For a bowl of hearty comfort, try Alton Brown's Lentil Soup recipe, spiced with coriander and cumin, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise

Steps:

  • Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately.

HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Olive oil, for coating pan
1/4 cup diced sweet onion, such as Maui or Vidalia
2 organic carrots, peeled and cut into coins
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups torn kale leaves
1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup edamame, shells removed
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
3 quarts Fortified Broth, recipe follows
3 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
2 roasted chicken carcasses
2 to 3 black peppercorns
2 ribs celery
1 carrot, peeled
1 onion, peeled and cut in half
1 clove garlic, peeled
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Set a large saucepan over medium heat. Coat the pan with olive oil and add the diced onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Season with some salt and pepper, and then sweat the vegetables (cook without adding any color) for about 5 minutes. Add the kale, corn, edamame and red bell pepper and cook for a few more minutes so they have a chance to saute. Add the stock, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Serve.
  • Begin by fortifying store-bought broth (this will add more depth of flavor to the finished soup). In a large stock pot, add the broth, 1 quart cold water, chicken carcasses, peppercorns, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Set over medium heat and slowly bring to a rolling boil. Heating the broth up slowly will draw out the flavors of the chicken bones, vegetables and aromatics. Season lightly with salt and let the stock simmer (slightly covered) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. When done, it will have reduced by about a quarter, leaving you with approximately 3 quarts of rich stock. Strain the stock through a large sieve, discarding the bones and vegetables. Chill the stock immediately until ready to use.

HEARTY VEGETABLE AND LENTIL SOUP



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From The Australian Women's Weekly July issue featuring diabetic recipes. Times are estimates. Suitable for freezing. Per serve - 1360kj, 16g protein, 6g fat (1g saturated), 45g carbohydrate, 12g fibre, 500mg sodium and low GI

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 1/2 litres, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 brown onions (medium 300g, chopped)
2 garlic cloves (quartered)
2 stalks celery (200g, trimmed, chopped coarsely)
2 carrots (240g, peeled, chopped coarsely)
2 parsnips (500g, chopped coarsely)
1 kumara (500g, peeled, chopped coarsely)
1 tablespoon curry paste
2 cups vegetable stock (salt reduced 500ml)
1 liter water (4 cups)
1 cup red lentil (200g)
1 1/2 cups boiling water (extra 375ml)
2 slices bread (Low GI Burgen, toasted, to serve)
200 g low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup fresh coriander (coarsley chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan, cook onions, garlic, celery, carrots, parsnip and kumara for about 10 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Add curry paste and cook until fragrant.
  • Add stock, the water and lentils, bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat, simmer for about 25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are soft.
  • CORIANDER YOGHURT - Meanwhile blend half the yogurt with the coriander until smooth; stir in remaining yogurt. Refrigerate until required.
  • Blend or process soup in batches until smooth. Return soup to a clean pan, stir in extra boiling water and bring to the boil. (If using a stick/immersion blender you can do it in the pot and then had extra boiling water.).
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls, top with Coriander Yoghurt and a little freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
  • Serve with toasted bread cut into six servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 114.1, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 11.6

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP I



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This is a cold day, stick-to-the-ribs type of soup. Serve with French bread and a good salad and you'll feel good. If, while making this soup you find it to be too thick, just add heavy cream or water to dilute.

Provided by ALMA-LOU

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups brown lentils
1 onion
2 carrots
3 leaves cabbage
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt to taste
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Place lentils, onion, carrots and cabbage leaves in a pressure cooker and cover with 1 1/2 inches of water and 4 tablespoons oil. Cook about 10 to 15 minutes and then cool until pressure reduces, then open.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree soup until smooth. Add cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, all spice, cloves and nutmeg. Transfer to a stock pot and return to heat. When soup is just beginning to boil, stir in onion soup mix. Simmer until thickened and then just before serving season to taste with lemon juice and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 16.5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 325.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup more flavor and nutrients. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, leeks, potatoes, and spinach.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Cumin, coriander, and turmeric are all good choices for lentil soup. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Cook the lentils until they are tender but not mushy. This will usually take about 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or rice. This will help to soak up the flavorful broth.

Conclusion:

This hearty vegetable lentil soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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