18 Best Lentil Soup Recipes to Keep You Cozy All Year
JANUARY 25, 2023
LENTIL SOUP
BEST
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.
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6,476
454
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$1.36
PER SERVING
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The Full Helping
Butternut Squash, Kale & Lentil Soup with Herbs
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.
6
398
18
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
250
CALORIES
$2.04
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan
This lentil and vegetable soup recipe is made in just one pot for an easy cleanup. In addition to the lentils, kale, tomatoes and mirepoix add flavor.
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4,081
1,138
40 min
TOTAL TIME
461
CALORIES
$2.75
PER SERVING
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Nora Cooks
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.
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10,882
52
45 min
TOTAL TIME
168
CALORIES
$1.22
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Crockpot Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup.
This soup is incredible and the very best part is that literally all of the ingredients get thrown into the crockpot and you are done
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407
6 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
620
CALORIES
$2.36
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
A hearty and nutritious lentil soup made with sweet potatoes, spinach, and a hint of spice, perfect for a cozy winter evening.
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253
38
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
160
CALORIES
$1.09
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Golden Sunshine Lentil Soup
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.
3
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
213
CALORIES
$0.99
PER SERVING
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
2 cloves garlic
minced
Directions
STOVETOP METHOD
1
In a medium pot with a heavy bottom, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent browning.
3
Add lentils and rice, stirring to coat with oil.
4
Add vegetable broth, salt, cumin, turmeric, and black pepper.
5
Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
6
Add carrots, celery, and zucchini to the pot.
7
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.
8
Serve hot with lemon wedges to squeeze overtop.
INSTANT POT METHOD
9
Combine olive oil, onion, garlic, red lentils, rice, vegetable broth, salt, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, carrots, celery, and zucchini in an Instant Pot.
10
Set the vent to the sealing position.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Give your soup a stir, and it's ready to serve. Enjoy hot with lemon wedges to squeeze overtop.
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Peas and Crayons
Italian Lentil Soup
This filling and flavorful vegetarian Italian Lentil Soup is healthy and delicious! Instant Pot and Slow Cooker instructions below.
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6,139
57
50 min
TOTAL TIME
130
CALORIES
$0.83
PER SERVING
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Eat Something Vegan
Easy Lemon Lentil Soup
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.
40
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45 min
TOTAL TIME
208
CALORIES
$1.00
PER SERVING
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Delish
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Have a hearty bowl of Instant Pot Lentil Soup—done in 18 minutes!
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40 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$2.22
PER SERVING
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The Kitchn
The Absolute Best Lentil Soup
Here's how to make a creamy, comforting lentil soup at home. Best of all, it only needs 20 minutes to cook.
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4.0k
35 min
TOTAL TIME
372
CALORIES
$1.87
PER SERVING
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Unicorns In The Kitchen
Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
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!
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930
7
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
263
CALORIES
$2.48
PER SERVING
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Cooking Classy
Italian Vegetable Lentil Soup
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!
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191.0k
1.6k
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
245
CALORIES
$1.20
PER SERVING
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This Healthy Table
Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe
This vegan lentil soup recipe is hearty, healthy, and easy to make. It takes a little time to simmer, but it makes a large pot of delicious soup.
10
51
8
2 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
663
CALORIES
$4.35
PER SERVING
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Epicurious
Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
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.
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CALORIES
$1.55
PER SERVING
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The Garden Grazer
Smoky Tomato Lentil Soup
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.
6
1,446
50
50 min
TOTAL TIME
128
CALORIES
$1.33
PER SERVING
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Vegan Huggs
Hungarian Red Lentil Soup
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.
13
976
33
38 min
TOTAL TIME
202
CALORIES
$0.78
PER SERVING
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Unicorns In The Kitchen
Adasi Persian Lentil Soup Recipe
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.
13
477
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
239
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
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Taste, Love and Nourish
Lentil Soup
This lentil soup has so much great flavor from the bit of sun dried tomatoes and white wine. Vegan friendly and gluten-free.
1
1
684
CALORIES
$3.87
PER SERVING
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