Easy Lentil Soup

My son loves lentils and soup, so we came up with this easy vegan red lentil soup recipe together.  It was a joy to have him in the kitchen and we were both very pleased with how it came out.  The lentils break down when cooking and thicken up the soup to a delicious creamy consistency.  It only takes 15 minutes for the lentils to cook so this is a very easy and quick weeknight meal.

If you want to substitute fresh herbs for dried an easy conversion to remember is 1 teaspoon of dried = 1 tablespoon of fresh.  

I hope you enjoy this healthy easy red lentil soup made from scratch!

For more red lentil meals 

• red lentil dal
• butternut squash lentil stew

For more easy dinners

• slow cooker quinoa chili
• weeknight pasta
• roasted vegetable bowl

Lentil Soup

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• Author: Allie
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 5
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

Thick and creamy family-friendly lentil soup that only takes 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

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• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 carrot (diced)
• 1 celery rib (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups dried red lentils
• 6 cups vegetable broth

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Instructions

1. Saute the onion, carrot, and celery until the onion is translucent. For oil-free add a splash of water or vegetable broth to deglaze the pan.
2. Then add the garlic, herbs (except the bay leaves), and salt and pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
3. Then add the lentils, broth, and the bay leaves to the pot.  Stir the lentils so they don't stick to each other.
4. Bring the soup to a boil and the lower the heat to a simmer.
5. Cook covered for 15 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaves and serve warm.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: lentil soup from scratch, red lentil soup