Whether you’re looking for a hearty winter warmer or a light summery lunch, lentil soup is a great choice for every season. It’s packed with protein and fiber, and the flavor is unbeatable.
We’ve collected here are 18 of our best lentil soup recipes - perfect for any soup recipe collection! From curried to Italian-style to Hungarian-spiced and plenty in between, you’re sure to find the perfect lentil soup to fit the season.
Enjoy a cozy bowl as an easy weeknight dinner, or pack it up for a delicious workday lunch. Lentil soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up any time of year.
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Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
A creamy, curried soup from Yotam Ottolenghi that you can make on a weeknight, no sweat. Adjust the curry powder depending on how much heat you want.
This butternut kale lentil soup with herbs is so warming and nourishing! It's a perfect vegan soup for fall and winter—or any time you're craving something wholesome and grounding.
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Everyday Vegan Lentil Soup
Itâs true - this really is The Best Lentil Soup youâll ever make! Itâs all whipped up in one pot with simple and inexpensive ingredients like fresh veggies, bold spices, and of course plenty of lentils.
This wholesome and comforting Golden Sunshine Lentil Soup is easy to prepare and packed with nutritious red lentils, wholesome veggies, and enticing aromatic spices. This soup is perfect as a make-ahead meal - enjoy a warming bowl now and refrigerate or freeze the rest for later.
In a medium pot with a heavy bottom, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent browning.
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Add lentils and rice, stirring to coat with oil.
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Add vegetable broth, salt, cumin, turmeric, and black pepper.
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Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
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Add carrots, celery, and zucchini to the pot.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils, rice, and vegetables are completely tender and the soup is of uniform and moderately thick consistency; about 40 to 50 minutes.
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Serve hot with lemon wedges to squeeze overtop.
INSTANT POT METHOD
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Combine olive oil, onion, garlic, red lentils, rice, vegetable broth, salt, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, carrots, celery, and zucchini in an Instant Pot.
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Set the vent to the sealing position.
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Cook on manual mode, high pressure, for 10 minutes. The pot will take between 10 and 20 minutes to come up to pressure before timed cooking begins.
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Carefully do a manual pressure release by turning the vent to open. We recommend using a towel or a long-handled spoon to do this.
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Give your soup a stir, and it's ready to serve. Enjoy hot with lemon wedges to squeeze overtop.
This Easy Lemon Lentil Soup is hearty and flavorful. With a delicious assortment of ingredients, you'll love serving this healthy dish during the colder months.
Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that healthy soups don't have to be bland!
This is the best lentil soup plus prep is quick and it's so easy to make! It's packed with fresh veggies, zesty Italian flavors and plenty of protein rich lentils. A filling comforting soup perfect for serving any day of the year!
This recipe calls for medium curry powder, but it’s flexible. If the one you have is mild or very spicy, adjust the heat level with more, or less, red pepper flakes.
Cozy, hearty lentil soup that'll warm you from the inside out! Fire-roasted tomatoes and smoked paprika add a double dose of smokiness to this simple, satisfying meal.
Author: Brandi Doming / The Vegan 8 - Dinner doesn’t have to take forever. This recipe comes together fast, thanks to red lentils and easy ingredients. The Hungarian paprika, dry mustard, and tomato paste give this simple dish a wonderful depth of flavor.
Adasi is a classic Persian lentil soup that's vegetarian and gluten free. Learn how to make this easy Persian recipe with this step by step tutorial and video.