Green Lentil & Vegetable Soup
A rustic, hearty soup: green lentils simmered with carrots, onion, celery and tomato, fragrant with cumin. Budget-friendly, high in fibre and 100% plant-based, it warms winter days and improves the next day.
Ingredients
- 250 g green lentils
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stick
- 2 garlic cloves
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 1.2 L vegetable stock
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper
Method
- 1Rinse the lentils.
- 2Soften the diced onion, garlic, carrot and celery in olive oil.
- 3Add the cumin, stir 1 minute.
- 4Add the lentils, tomatoes, stock and bay leaf.
- 5Bring to the boil then simmer 30–35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- 6Season; partly blend for a creamier texture (optional).
- 7Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil.
Tips & tricks
- Don’t salt at the start: salt toughens the lentils.
- Blending half gives velvetiness while keeping texture.
- A dash of vinegar or lemon at the end lifts it.
Variations
- With spinach or kale stirred in at the end.
- Spiced dahl-style with turmeric and ginger.
Storage
Up to 4 days refrigerated; thickens as it cools (loosen with stock). Freezes well.
Nutrition (per serving)
What to serve it with
- Crusty country bread
- A light main course to follow
- A glass of dry white wine (to taste)
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make "Green Lentil & Vegetable Soup"?
Allow about 15 min of prep and 35 min of cooking, i.e. 50 min in total for 4 servings.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it's an "Easy" recipe: perfect for beginners, with no special technique required.
Can I make "Green Lentil & Vegetable Soup" ahead and store it?
Up to 4 days refrigerated; thickens as it cools (loosen with stock). Freezes well.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The quantities are for 4 servings. To adjust, simply multiply or divide the ingredients by the number of guests.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, "Green Lentil & Vegetable Soup" is 100% vegan: it contains no animal products.
How many calories per serving?
One serving provides about 260 kcal, including 14 g of protein, 38 g of carbs and 6 g of fat.
