Easy Lentil Soup

Here is a heartwarming spicy lentil soup recipe that is very tasty and full of flavor. If you have red lentils in your pantry, be sure to try this recipe which happens to be perfect for meal prep and batch cooking.

Freshly made lentil soup in white bowl

Lentil Soup Recipe

How to make an easy lentil soup with some garam masala spices, other spices, and carrots. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer for your work lunch or dinner on a cold winter's night.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings4 people
Calories (per serving)185.4 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, add the vegetable stock and red lentils.
  • Bring to a boil and allow the lentils and stock to soften.
  • To the same saucepan, add the carrots and leeks, salt, black pepper, spices, cooked onions, and cooked garlic.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Allow to rest and cool down before you serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 185.4kcalCarbohydrates: 33.23gProtein: 5.67gFat: 4.29gSaturated Fat: 0.57gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.63gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.67gSodium: 2352.98mgPotassium: 571.5mgFiber: 7.26gSugar: 12.17gVitamin A: 17093.95IUVitamin B1: 0.17mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 1.54mgVitamin B5: 0.6mgVitamin B6: 0.36mgVitamin C: 14.11mgVitamin E: 1.58mgVitamin K: 36.31µgCalcium: 79.4mgCopper: 0.21mgFolate: 119.1µgIron: 2.81mgManganese: 0.65mgMagnesium: 42.43mgPhosphorus: 129.18mgSelenium: 2.14µgZinc: 0.85mg
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Data source: USDA

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How To Store Lentil Soup

Ensure you use an air-tight storage container to keep the lentil soup extra fresh.

MethodDuration
Fridge3 to 4 days.
Freezer4 to 6 months.

How To Reheat Lentil Soup

MethodDuration
Saucepan5 minutes, on medium heat.
Microwave 2 minutes, covered.