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Bowl of simple lentil soup served with French bread on the side.

Simple Lentil Soup Recipe

Nancy Blackstone
This simple lentil soup recipe is a heart healthy, naturally vegan dish that is high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1-½ cups diced yellow onion
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery rib sliced
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 2 cups lentils rinsed
  • 2 russet potatoes cubed
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh chopped spinach leaves

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in stock pot over medium-low heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 8-10 minutes, until vegetables are soft and onion is translucent.
  • Add water, tomato juice, basil, and lentils to pot. Bring to boil, then turn down heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, kosher salt and pepper. Cover, and continue to simmer for an additional 45 minutes, stirring frequently. If soup has cooked down and is too thick, add water to desired consistency.
  • Add spinach, and cook, uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 723mgPotassium: 715mgFiber: 13gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1457IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Healthy Soup, Old fashioned lentil soup, Vegan Dish, Vegan Soup, Vegetarian Dish, Vegetarian Soup
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