This delicious Lentil soup recipe is jam-packed with spices and caramelized vegetables to bring about an incredibly flavorful soup.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT70M
Total time: PT80M
Rating
4.99 stars (63 reviews)
Keywords
Lentil Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil (ghee, or clarified butter)
2 peeled and medium diced yellow onions
2 peeled and medium diced carrots
2 peeled and medium diced ribs of celery
3 finely minced cloves of garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cups green lentils (rinsed)
1 large peeled and medium diced potato
2 bay leaves
9 cups chicken stock
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
Categories
Soup
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Steps
Add olive oil to a large pot over low to medium heat and cook the onions until completely caramelized. This may take up to 45 minutes.
Next, add in the carrots, celery, and garlic and cook for 5-6 minutes over medium heat until very lightly browned and tender.
Stir in the cumin and coriander until combined with the vegetables.
Pour the rinsed lentils, potatoes, bay leaves, and chicken stock and stir to combine.
Add a lid and cook over low to medium heat for 35-45 minutes or until the lentils are very tender.
Remove the bay leaves and then using a hand immersion blender, pulse blend the soup until about half of it is pureed. This will help thicken the soup.
Adjust the seasonings of the lentil soup with salt, pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 424 kcal
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Protein: 27 g
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Sodium: 405 mg
Sugar: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Reviews
Rita Sanchez on 2026-05-28 (5 stars): i made this recipe but didn't mash it into soup. I added lime to my bowl and it was delish! My husband loved it.. I am making this again. Thanks for the recipe!
Grace on 2026-04-10 (5 stars): Hi Billy, I just finished making your Homemade Lentil soup. It is so delicious! I did make two adjustments though. No potato was added and I did add more freshly squeezed lemon juice. Will be putting this recipe in my rotation. Thank you for posting such an easy great lunch/dinner option for busy day meal preps.
Pam j on 2026-04-07 (5 stars): Haven't made it yet, but I love lentils and will be making as soon as I get my ingredients.
I'm switching to soups now to lose weight. I also love cabbage soup.
Gracie Ehlert on 2026-01-28 (5 stars): Made this tonight. It was delicious and hearty.