Energy-Warming Lentil Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A hearty, nutrient-packed lentil soup simmered with aromatic spices and vegetables, offering warmth and comfort in every spoonful. This soup recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs lentils, carrots, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 200g, brown or red, rinsed lentils
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 1 medium, diced tomato
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 L vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add garlic, tomato paste, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in lentils, tomato, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
4. Step 4: Season with salt. Blend half the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, then stir back in. Serve hot.