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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Soups » Lentil Vegetable Soup

    ★★★★★ from 10 reviews

    Lentil Vegetable Soup

    Published Sep 21, 2015 · Modified Jul 23, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 61 Comments

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    You know those funny "that-would-never-happen-to-me" stories that you hear about?

    Lentil Vegetable Soup...a hearty, comforting, one-pot meal!

    Like when you run in to get coffee for three minutes and you walk out to find your car towed (and your wallet $268 lighter).

    Or that time you ran the dishwasher with dish soap rather than dish detergent.

    Or when you back your brand new car into a curb for the eightieth time.

    Or when you want a liiiiittle bit more salt in your soup and the salt shaker decides to make the excellent decision to dump its entire contents into your precious lentil stew.

    Lentil Vegetable Soup...a hearty, comforting, one-pot meal!

    Nope, those things would never happen to me.

    Except that they all did. Every last one of them.

    Allow me to set the scene. The stew was nearly done. I had just added the balsamic vinegar. The apartment smelled like a cute little cottage in the winter, complete with muffins in the oven and soup simmering on the stove. It was picturesque. It was straight out of a souptastical fairy tale.

    Lentil Vegetable Soup...a hearty, comforting, one-pot meal!

    Then, when I proceeded to finish the soup with a touch more salt, the lid came off and fell into the soup along with half the salt shaker. And we're not talking a little table salt shaker. We're talking the big mama from Whole Foods. Like would you like some soup with your salt.

    At first I just stood there, staring. I gave the salt the evil eye for a minute or so, scooped out what I could, gave it a taste, and winced.

    Then I started cracking up. Because this would happen to me.

    Lentil Vegetable Soup...a hearty, comforting, one-pot meal!

    The good news is that while a cup of salt may ruin the flavor of the stew, it surely doesn't ruin photographs.

    So today (since we can't eat with our mouths), let's eat with our eyes. Let's pretend we didn't spend an hour cooking soup that is now being eaten by the sink drain. Let's pretend that one sip wouldn't send your blood pressure through the roof. Let's pretend that it wouldn't send a salt stick running for the hills.

    I swear that this soup tastes amazing. Just go easy on the salt, mmk?

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    Lentil Vegetable Stew

    ★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 55 mins
    • Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Soup
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    Description

    A hearty lentil stew packed with vegetables. Freezer-friendly and perfect for lunch or dinner!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 small onions, diced
    • 2 stalks celery, diced
    • 2 medium carrots, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
    • 1 ½ tsp italian seasoning
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 cup trimmed and chopped green beans (I used frozen)
    • 4 cups vegetable broth + 1 cup water
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1-15oz caned diced tomatoes (not drained)
    • 1 medium potato, cubed
    • 1 cup lentils
    • 2 cups spinach
    • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot or dutch oven.
    2. Once oil is hot, add onions, celery, carrots, and a dash of salt. Sautee for about 7 minutes.
    3. Add garlic and sautee for another 2 minutes. Stir in the salt, italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Sautee for another minute. Add green beans, vegetable broth, water, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, potato, and lentils. Give it a stir, bring to a boil, then simmer (covered) on low for 35-45 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
    4. Stir in spinach and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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    Lentil Vegetable Soup...a hearty, comforting, one-pot meal!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Angela says

      December 29, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      This recipe is the best! My family really enjoys!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Vaughn says

      April 12, 2021 at 10:04 pm

      This is one of my all time favorite recipes. It's so yummy and versatile, but the ingredients are simple enough that it can be made no matter where you live. When I was living abroad in Norway and New Zealand, this recipe always made me feel homey.

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 13, 2021 at 11:59 am

        I'm so glad to hear it Vaughn, thank you!

        Reply
    3. Dea Varner says

      September 17, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      This is our favorite lentil soup!! It never disappoints and the broth is soo flavorful!! The Hubs normally doesn't eat leftovers but he's already dished himself up a serving to take for his lunch tomorrow lol!!! Am hoping there will be leftovers for me!!! I wanted to give it 5 stars but it wasn't letting me!! I think it's worth 10 stars!!!!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Dea Varner says

      September 17, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      This is our favorite lentil soup!! It never disappoints and the broth is soo flavorful!! The Hubs normally doesn't eat leftovers but he's already dished himself up a serving to take for his lunch tomorrow lol!!! Am hoping there will be leftovers for me!!! I wanted to give it 5 stars but it wasn't letting me!! I think it's worth 10 stars!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. dan says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:05 am

      Love the vegetarian soup

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. dan says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:05 am

      Love the vegetarian soup

      ★★★★★

      Reply
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