This soup recipe was a long time coming! Over the years, I made some lackluster lentil soups that never saw the light of day on this website. No vegetarian food blog would be complete without a proper lentil soup, though, so I perfected one of my own.
Here it is. My lentil soup is made with mostly pantry ingredients but includes hearty greens and a squeeze of lemon for bright, fresh flavor. It’s seasoned with a few of my favorite spices and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Honestly, it’s the best lentil soup I’ve ever had.
The original title of this recipe was “Spiced Vegan Lentil Soup,” which is accurate, but a mouthful. With over 500 five-star reviews, I think it’s safe to call this the Best Lentil Soup. Period.
Whether you’re looking to lighten up your meals or warm up with a steaming bowl of soup, this healthy lentil soup recipe is for you! It’s one of my all-time favorites and I hope it becomes a staple in your kitchen as well.
How to Make the Best Lentil Soup
Five reasons to love this recipe:
- The recipe calls for seasonal vegetables and affordable pantry ingredients, but tastes gourmet.
- This lentil soup has an amazing hearty texture that’s lightly creamy (yet there is no cream). The trick is to blend up a portion of the soup once the lentils are tender, and then pour it back into the pot. It’s like magic.
- This nutritious, well-balanced soup counts as a meal if you enjoy a generous portion. Lentils are rich in protein, fiber, iron and folate.
- Lentil soup packs well for lunch in a leak-proof container, and it tastes even better the next day.
- This soup freezes and defrosts well. Make soup now and enjoy it later!
Watch how to make lentil soup
Please let me know how this lentil soup turns out for you in the comments. I’m always so eager to hear from you.
If you love this soup, check out my hearty vegetarian chili, favorite black bean soup and pinto posole. You can check out all my soup and stew recipes here.
Don’t miss my lentil minestrone recipe in my cookbook—if you’re a fan of this soup, you’re going to love it.
PrintBest Lentil Soup
- Author: Cookie and Kate
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
This simple vegan lentil soup recipe comes together quickly with mostly pantry ingredients. Be sure to have your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking! Recipe yields four large bowls of soup, or six more modest servings.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, lightly drained
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chopped fresh collard greens or kale, tough ribs removed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (½ to 1 medium lemon), to taste
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. One-fourth cup olive oil may seem like a lot, but it adds a lovely richness and heartiness to this nutritious soup.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion and carrot and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Pour in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes, stirring often, in order to enhance their flavor.
- Pour in the lentils, broth and the water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.
- Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender. Securely fasten the lid, protect your hand from steam with a tea towel placed over the lid, and purée the soup until smooth. Pour the puréed soup back into the pot. (Or, use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup.)
- Add the chopped greens and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the greens have softened to your liking. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt, pepper and/or lemon juice until the flavors really sing. For spicier soup, add another pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
- Serve while hot. Leftovers will keep well for about 4 days in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for several months (just defrost before serving).
Notes
Soup recipe roughly based on America’s Test Kitchen’s lentil soup in The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook, with reference to The First Mess’ favourite lentil soup.
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Scott
The best indeed. I’ve made it on several continents to general acclaim. It freezes and thaws well too if you don’t want to eat it all within a few days of cooking.
Edith Wilmot-Quigg
This is my new favourite soup! I double the amount of lentils, and also double the amount that is emulsified and returned to the pot. It makes for a very hearty delicious meal. Thanks!
Kate
Hooray! I’m happy to hear that, Edith.
Ann
I made this lentil soup recipe for the first time. I didn’t make any changes except I didn’t drain the tomatoes. Lots of good juice there. It is very good and full of flavor.
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Ann!
Ryan
I don’t like thicker greens like collards and kale so I substituted chopped fresh spinach and it’s still my favorite soup ever! My friends love it. My family loves it! It’s a big hit!
Maria
Delicious soup. Did a couple of changes but still nice.
I had no vegetable broth so added 3 chicken cubes. Also added a bit of celery since I had no kale. Had no peeled tomatoes so added about 5 cheery tomatoes blended in the Ninja and about 3 tb of tomato paste. Also added 1/4 of aborio rice.
Was delicious, thanks for the recipe.
Kimberley Neo
This soup has quickly become a favourite and staple in our household! I have made a few different versions with different vegetables and always turns out super yummy! Perfect hearty soup for winter:)
jeyi
Can I replace diced tomatoes with tomato powder?
Kate
Hi Jeyi, I haven’t tried it so I can’t say for sure. Sorry to disappoint!
Lea
Absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly as written. The taste was phenomenal and perfect; there’s absolutely no need to modify this recipe! Another perfect recipe by Cookie + Kate!
Kate
Thank you, Lea! I appreciate your review.
Kathy
Absolutely delicious! I worried the curry and cumin would be overpowering, but not the case; instead, they give the soup a deeper flavour. I used whole tomatoes and crushed each one as I placed it in the pot. Versatility is the name of thw game in my kitchenm so lacking collard greens, i used chopped frozen spinach, Also, always great to see recipes that use acid (lemon juice in this case) to add complexity to the flavour. Bravo!
Kate
That’s great! Thank you for leaving a review, Kathy.
Jill
Great recipe. Our neighbors loved it too. I did low sodium chicken broth since the veggie broth I had was high in sodium, and it worked well. Didn’t have the right greens so I want to try it again and include them.
Julie
So simple and absolutely delicious. It’s one of those recipes I refer to time after time.
Anya
We discovered this soup a few months ago and have been making it over and over, with spinach, with other greens on hand.
It’s is so delicious, you must make it for yourself and see. Thank you
Gauri Hurria
Hearty and soulful. Perfect for Melbourne winters. I added celery as well. Everyone in the family loved it. Thanks for the lovely recipe x
Victoria
Loved that soup. You can eat it for a few days in a row, and you still enjoy it!
Kate
That’s great! Thank you for your review.
Cathy
I’ve made a lot of lentil soup recipes but this one really is the “Best Lentil Soup” Healthy, easy to put together, and delicious! Thank you for sharing.
Kristen
This soup is outstanding. We’ve made is 3 times already. It’s made it onto our dinner rotation list.
Kate
That’s great! Thank you for your review, Kristen.
Henessy
This recipe is so amazing! I make this almost every week. Such a staple.
Kate
I love that! Thank you for your review, Henessy!
Yvonne
Absolutely delicious!
Audrey
I have never EVER left a comment or review on a recipe I’ve used, but this soup is the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth so I figured it’s worthy of a comment. MAKE THIS SOUP and stop looking for other recipes. This is the one!
Kate
Thank you for the review, Audrey!
Kathleen Denny
So good. I have made it with fresh lentil and can lentil. Also froze it and keeps perfect. It is one of my impress them recipes!
Harvey Andrews
Hi, just trying to work out, does the recipe call for 1 cup of dried lentils or 1 cup of pre soaked. Ta.
Kate
Hi, dried lentils. I hope you enjoy it!
Deb
I love this soup. I used baby spinach instead of kale, but otherwise followed the recipe. It’s a favourite in my home and with friends and I love that it freezes so well. I freeze it in portions, making it a quick yummy meal available when not in the mood to cook. Thank for providing this recipe!!
Kay GARCIA
I’ve never had lentils. I made this today. Couldn’t be more delicious and satisfying! My husband has been eating it all day. I just ordered your cookbook!!! Thank you!
Kate
You’re welcome, Kay!
Ginny Halligan
This lentil soup recepie is the BEST. A little bite to the flavor that intensifies over a couple days. Please explain why the sodium content is so high – 5296 for the whole batch when the only sodium is in the tomatoes and the broth. I am trying to find recepies that are gluten free and low sodium. I enjoy it for 3 days and then freeze a container for a treat a couple weeks from now. It is a KEEPER. ginny from Maine
Heather
Absolutely LOVE this recipe! I prefer more liquid so I add the tomatoes with the liquid and I don’t blend any of the soup, but it’s amazing! The flavors are perfect.
Taylor Norman
just tried this out in my kitchen from Denver, co. very very, very good!! thank you :)
MJ
I’ve made this at least ten times. You are a genius. I’ve begun substituting the vegetable stock with bone broth. It turns this into even more of a superfood after long walks and work outs, with the protein and collagen content enhanced by the magnesium in the lentils. With the nutrients & fiber from the veggies/greens to the antioxidants from the lemon juice, this soup is a life changer for reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol and risk of diabetes, improving heart health, maintaining bone density, supporting joint function, promoting weight loss, building muscle tissue, optimizing gut health and so much more. This is all the food you need and will forever be a staple recipe in my life.
MJ
I commented but forgot to leave a review/rating. Amazing!
Kate
Thank you for coming back to review, MJ!
TSavage
This sounds delish! Can I use red lentils for this instead? I know they break down a little more but I don’t know if that would mess up the recipe.
Kate
Hi, I know others have. I would just be sure to use less liquid and less time since they don’t require as much. My How to Cook Lentils post should help!
JANE Hladki
Love your recipes! Would red lentils work for this soup?
Kate
Hi Jane! I’m glad you are loving my recipes. Red lentils may work, but require less liquid and cooking time. I haven’t tired it, but I would suggest How to Cook Lentils for guidance.
Adam Glenn
Absolutely love this recipe. I added 1 diced Potatoes some diced Pumpkin and Red Kidney Beans, for a heartier meal. At home I serve it with rice. I generally cook it for a weeks worth of lunches at work. Its become a staple in my diet.
Julie
delish! Thanks for the recipe:)
Kate
I’m glad you loved it!
Susan McVeigh
Would nappa cabbage work in the place of collards or kale?
Kate
Kale is a great option!
Amanda
This turned out great. I doubled the carrots and kale for more veggies. Will be making again!
Kate
That’s great to hear, Amanda! Thank you for your review.
Sandy Poole
This really is the BEST lentil soup recipe ever! I followed it exactly and took the option of adding more red pepper becauseI wanted it spicier. It was delicious! Bonus that it was pretty easy and made enough for leftovers. This will definately be in my normal menu rotation going forward. Thanks!
Heather T.
I’ve never left a recipe review before but had to here because I LOVE this lentil soup! Made it for myself and my mom for lunch one day One bowl fills you up but we both had to go back for seconds. Added a dollop of Greek yogurt and some diced avocado for toppings. Been making it about once a week since. Superb! Thank you! Looking forward to your book, as well.
Aaliyah
Such a great recipe! I substituted salt for chicken bouillon and add a bit more kale, but it really is the best lentil soup. Highly recommend! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us :)
Kate
You’re welcome! Thank you for your review.
Jason
SO GOOD! This recipe is amazing.. Had picked up a bag of lentils last year when I was unemployed from a church food giveaway and had no idea on how to cook them. I doubled this recipe using what I had on hand. In the 1st step of sautéing I used onions, carrots and 1 large Jalapeno and at the end of the simmer I added about 6 cups of of spinach leaves then served it with slices of Avocado on top.
It’s so good I had to make my 1st time ever comment on a recipe post.
Still have plenty of Lentils leftover and will make this again and will be sharing this recipe.
Thanks for your help.
Jason.
Kayla
My father found this recipe about 4 years ago and has been making it for my oldest daughter since she’s been a baby and he now makes it for my youngest daughter and they both absolutely love it! It is and always will be known as “poppy’s soup” in our house. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Kate
You’re welcome, Kayla!
Theresa Capri
Wow, this was delicious! I used a couple Tbsp bacon grease (I know) and a couple Tbsp olive oil for the oil. Put in a stalk of celery and one huge collard green from my garden cut into small pieces-added it at the beginning because those collard greens take a while to cook for my liking (it was more like 2 cups fresh greens). I used about a cup of leftover tomatoes that I had frozen, and added tomato puree because that is what I had on hand. Used chicken broth for veggie broth. Chopped up a little red jalapeno from my inside aerogarden for the perfect spiciness. Otherwise followed your delicious recipe to a tee! Thanks for sharing!!
Kate
Thank you, Theresa! I’m excited you loved it.
Kaedi
It’s an oversight on my part that I’ve never reviewed this soup. It’s the recipe that brought me to this blog, and I don’t know how many times I’ve made it. It’s my absolute go-to, and this is coming from someone who doesn’t usually follow recipes for soup!
Sharon
This has become my favorite soup! So delicious and comes together quickly! I didn’t have curry so subbed tikka masala spice mix and the flavors worked really well!
Ashley
Am I using dried lentils?
Kate
Yes, I hope you love it!
yvonne
I made this Best Lentil Soup and , of all the lentil soups that I’ve ever tried, this one is absolutely the very best. Outstanding! I do not love to cook, but I do love to eat well. Thank you!
John Mueller
Same here, awesome plenty for the freezer I hope lol,I made it early this morning and haven’t stopped sampling . Thanks
Mcfry
This was an instant hit! Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe.
Kate
Hooray! Thank you for your review, Mcfry.
Bernard Walker
I used fire roasted tomatoes, smoky pepper flakes and tossed in a parmigiana rind. Whoa.
Ashley Morgan
This soup was delightful!
KW
Perfect recipe!…and easy!!!
Eve
YUM!
Absolutely delicious recipe for a winters day, thank you!
Kate
You’re welcome, Eve!
Mia
Your butternut squash chili and this are some of our families favorites. They are in pretty consistent rotation for meals around here.
I have subbed out the kale for spinach a few times, as thats what I had, and both work really well!
Mary Schrock
The best soup, love it!
Andrea
This soup really is amazing! It is often requested at my house and blending some of the soup is key to an amazing texture!
Chantel
A gorgeous soup thoroughly enjoyed by our family including my 4 year old son, who said it was ‘delicious’! Will be added to our favs!
Kate
Great to hear, Chantel! Thank you for your review.
Mishh
Looks delicious I can’t wait to make it Do you soak your lentils prior to cooking?
Kate
Hi Mishh! No need to soak your lentils. I hope you love it!
Jay
How much lentils to use please? Im not the best with knowing how much without exact measurements.
Thank you :-)
Kate
Hi Jay, See the instructions as the exact measurements are listed.
Carol South
I made the lentil soup and it is the best, it certainly lives up to its name. Full of nutrition it is a keeper for me. Thank you.
Kristina
It is really “the best” lentil soup, we absolutely love it! :)
Sue
I am going on a health kick and was looking for a basic soup basic soup this one sounds perfect I would like to add mixed beans and celery to it as well as greens I want to add kale and spinach but it sounds from the way it is just I love vegetables more the merry what do you think about adding black beans
Lupe
Literally the best lentil soup I’ve had. Made it for dinner last night and came out delish. Wish I would have stumbled across this recipe sooner!
Sarah
I just ate this soup for lunch and it was so so delicious! I can’t believe how large of a portion you get for the calories! I’ve been wanting to try cooking with lentils and this was my first lentil recipe. Couldn’t be more pleased!
Jaime Tarallo
This is literally the best soup recipe ever! Hands down!!! It just bursts with flavor, freezes well, is easy to make and hits the spot on a cold winter night. This soup is a staple in our household. As soon as one batch is done another is made. I always add tons of extra kale and/or collards which if you love greens is the way to go. We serve it with toasted organic buckwheat bread usually which is just the perfect meal. I literally can not rave about this soup enough and our toddler loves it too. Bonus! And it’s super healthy, what more could you want? If I could rate it 100, I would, but 5 stars will have to do:)
Arya
delicious as is!!!
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Arya!
Holly
This is the best lentil soup recipe ever! Thanks so much Cookie & Kate, my family all love this vegan dish
ronald A kratz
no celery? im going to try it w that and kale since i got garden fresh
Jane
I LOVE this recipe! It’s become a staple for my family, and I often make it for friends too when a dinner delivery is called for. It’s delicious as is, but also flexible enough to substitute some of the veges for others you have on hand. Thank you Kate (and Cookie)
Dottie
this is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve made your lentil soup recipe. tonight i didn’t have diced tomatoes but I did have crushed. I’m sure it will still be great.
Elisabeth
This really is the best soup. We loved it so much we argued over leftovers! Thank you for another wonderful recipe.
Kate
You’re welcome, Elizabeth! Thank you for your review.
Kiki
Would I be able to do this in a slow cooker?
I also have red curry paste instead of curry powder. Would I be able to use the red curry paste as a substitute?
Kate
I prefer this recipe as written. Cooking the vegetables on the stovetop is critical to the flavor. You can use curry paste, but flavor will vary an the amount may been to be adjusted.
Michael
I found this recipe by googling “Best Lentil Soup Recipe”. I was excited about making it after reading about it. Then my excitement faded. FAST. How did I miss the “Print” button? Is there a print button? If not, this is a huge oversight!
Sarah
I am wondering the same about the print button!
Kate
Hi Sarah, it wasn’t working, but it is back now. Hooray!
Marcia Rorty
The lemon really sets this lentil soup apart! Just superb.
I get annoyed with “what I add” comments, but here goes: I like to add a can of tomato paste and a little sugar to counter the bitterness. But perfect as is.
Vaibhav
At least 50% of the people in India eat this as a staple food!
I saw people mostly using cooked lentils instead of letting it cook with the rest of the ingredients.
I will now try to make it as per your recipe. Thanks!
Kate
Be sure to let me know what you think!
Patty Daugherty
This is by far the best lentil soup I have ever made. The taste is incredible. My husband loved it and asked me to make it again. I added an extra 1/2 cup of lentils to mine.
Jennifer
I have made this countless timeS, and might have already reviewed it but if not – seriously the best. I’ve made it for my vegan friends, and friends who are low cal, and I never change anything (well I add a bit more spice because I like things heavy on the seasoning and I never add the green as I never keep it in the fridge) but it’s so so so good, and to anyone who is lurking and contemplating making it- just do it!! It’s probably my favorite soup
Kate
Thank you, Jennifer! I’m glad this is a favorite of yours.
Morgan
I am not a fan of lentils and tried this recipe because my hubby loves lentil soup. I absolutely LOVED this soup. Blending up a portion of the soup made all the difference for me. Also the suggestion to taste and season till it sings was perfect, the lemon truly makes this soup sing. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!!
Kate
I’m glad it was a hit, Morgan! Thank you for taking the time to review.
Maria
You can taste the love that goes into preparing this soup! Honestly my favorite dish on a cool fall or winter night with a piece of fresh baked bread. No changes except for more broth in place of water. I’ve shared with family and friends and all have said it is a favorite for sure.
Kate
That’s great, Maria! Thank you for your review.
Cathy
I think you are right! Best lentil soup ever! I used 3 kinds of lentils, and forgot my greens, so threw in some frozen spinach. It was delicious!
Kelly
My first time leaving a recipe review. This truly is the BEST lentil soup I’ve ever had! I improvised with the greens and used sweet potato leaves growing in my garden. They taste like spinach!
DAd and my my
It is so good!
Sarah
Staple in my house! Been using it as a heathy option on my fitness journey, really easy to make and freezes well.
I was just wondering, in the nutritional info there is no serving size, did you know roughly what it was for calorie counting purposes?
Kate
Hi Sarah, the serving size is roughly 1.5-2cups. I’m glad this one is a staple for you!
Dani
Great lentil soup recipe!
Darcie Gibson
Aaahhhh so I didn’t have curry powder and decided to substitute with garam masala. Well my home blended masala in unmarked baggy I believe was just coriander. So since that was already in the pot I went ahead and added turmeric and chilli powder. It is good!! 12 yo approved.
Kate
I love that! Thank you for sharing, Darcie.
Maddy
Can I decrease the olive oil in half?
Kate
You can, but it won’t be quite the same richness.
Rob
I came across this recipe a few months back when I decided to try to make something with a bag of lentils I had purchased months before that were just sitting in my cabinet (never really cooked lentils and ruined a batch i made before). Anyway I tweaked your recipe slightly but have made this soup 4x now. It is honestly really good. Been vegetarian for 5.5 years now and this soup made me a fan of lentil soup. I even gave the recipe to my flatmate who is also vegetarian after she tried it, loved it and asked if I would give her the recipe. Thanks for it :)
Schae
I enjoyed this soup SO much, I’m currently cooking my second pot this week as I write this.
My only differences are I am not using thyme, as I really don’t like thyme. I used fresh diced tomatoes, rather than canned. Beet leaves instead of collard greens. Also, a lentil, quinoa, brown rice, wild rice and hulled millet blend. The best soup I’ve ever made!
Kate
That’s great to hear! Thank you for your review.
Michael
We love this recipe. I did cut back on some ot the cumin and added celery for a little more crunch. With as much as it makes next time I will use all of the cumin. I will look for more of your recipe.
intuitiveKasham
I made this with very few modifications (lime instead of lemon, not a can of diced tomatoes, but freshly diced ones, etc). It was AMAZING! As I deepen into self love, I am finding recipes to switch up the mundane stock of recipes I have. SO glad I stumbled upon this one! I sang love songs to myself as I prepared it. Thank you for being a part of my healing journey!
Gabtielle
Sooo good!! It’s one of our favorites. My brother found this recipe and sent it to me last year, I have been making it ever since. I also do not drain the tomatoes and i add cabbage instead of kale. Adds a nice crunch. Love it!
Gail
Wonderful soup!!!! Made it for my daughter who just delivered a little girl two days ago. She loved it. The soup is jammed packed with healthy ingredients and oh so tasty. I used homemade bone broth and grated some fresh Parmesan on top
Maria Beotegui
Oh Kate! I am so thrilled (and relieved) when a google search brings up your site. I have been making lentil stews for decades but needed to change it up. I tried your recipe with trepidation and anticipation. I love Indian food, my family does not. This recipe has flavors that may help my family’s taste buds expand. All three of my kids enjoyed the soup and my husband was happy to take left overs to work. This recipe checks all the boxes. THANK YOU!
Kate
I’m so glad you love the blog! Thank you for your review, Maria.
Jenny
So delicious! My family loved it. Thanks!!
Leah
No joke- this is the BEST lentil soup. We make it nearly every other week, no matter the season. It’s comforting and hearty and also full of fiber and low fat/calorie.. I’ve shared this recipe with friends and it immediately goes in their repertoire. Make this soup today!!
Kate
I’m happy you love it, Leah! Thank you for sharing.
Deborah Livesay
I made this wonderful soup with barley replacing the lentils. It’s my new favorite.
Bri
This recipe is our family’s favourite soup! We just love it. I tend to add celery (I seem to add celery to almost every soup) but otherwise I follow the recipe as written and it’s perfect every time. SO delicious. Thank you!
Marisa Ostrom
This soup is absolutely amazing! Lived up to its name! Thanks so much
Daniela
Seriously, the most delicious soup. Easy too. Perfect!
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Daniela! Thank you for your review.
Konrad
This soup is fantastic but mine ended up a little too salty. I suppose the broth i used was very salty and that’s why. So beware: don’t make stupid mistakes like me and taste test at every stage!
Anyway, great recipe! I’ll surely make it again :)
Kate
Oh no! I’m sorry it wasn’t perfect. But, I’m glad you will make it again!
Jenn H
Just stumbled across this recipe while having a craving for lentil soup! I just made it exactly as instructed but added a cup of cooked ditalini noodles as well at the end. It is so flavorful and delicious! Everything I hoped for in this homemade lentil soup.. Thank you for the great recipe!!
Glory
Ok. So I am going to attempt to make this tomorrow! I’m super excited. I’ve been entertaining myself for the last hour or so just reading reviews on this recipe. Literally only one bad review haha and they seemed to be just peeved to begin. I am trying to stay away from too much oil, but I’ll try the recipe as is. Maybe I’ll reduce the oil by a tsp or 2. And add a sweet potato. I am so excited. Haha I’ve read so many reviews.
Kate
I hope you loved it, Glory!
Yvette Deas
This recipe is amazing! I chose to add chickpeas as well.
Patricia Simao
I made this soup for the first time over a year ago and it was a total hit! Delicious! My teens love it as well and since then keep asking me to make it!
Teresa Courtney
Cumin turns my stomach, even the smell of it. Can I leave it out or replace it with something else???
Kate
Hi, you can omit and/or replace it with another spice you like that is similar.
Nicole
This is my all time favorite soup. I am in Melbourne, Australia and was introduced to your recipes by my sister-in-law from New York when she first made this recipe for the family. Your recipes always turn out beautifully with the best flavor. Thank you. I am a huge fan and regular visitor to your site.
Kate
A great favorite to have! Thank you for sharing, Nicole.
Rebecca A.
I made this tonight for the first time- it was delicious and all of my teens even liked it. Thanks so much- we will def. make this again!
Kate
You’re welcome, Rebecca! Thank you for taking the time to review.
Muki Fairchild
What do you think about adding fresh mushrooms? I’d cut them up and sauté them first. Thanks for your thoughts.
Kate
Hi, I haven’t tried it, but it may work great. Let me know what you think if you try it!
Esther
SO delicious! A go-to healthy dinner, cheap and easy to make. The second time I made it I used vegetable stock instead of water for more flavour, and added sausage meat to bulk it out for my family. YUM! Thank you for sharing this Kate!!
Kate
You’re welcome, Esther! I appreciate your review.