Go Back

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

A hearty Mediterranean-style lentil soup made with vegetables, olive oil, and warm spices.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups dried lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cups carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Add garlic, cumin, and paprika; stir until fragrant.
  4. Add lentils, tomatoes, bay leaf, and broth.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  6. Cook until lentils are tender.
  7. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Stir in lemon juice before serving.
  9. Garnish with parsley and olive oil.

Notes

Add greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.