Reset-Ready Lentil & Vegetable Soup
A hearty, reintroduction-friendly soup with fiber-rich lentils and garden vegetables, simmered to perfection. This french-inspired whole30 ready in about 45 minutes pairs green lentils, diced carrots, diced celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced carrots, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup rinsed green lentils, 1 cup diced celery, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Step 3: Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender and vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally. Discard thyme sprigs before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Reset-Ready Lentil & Vegetable Soup take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Reset-Ready Lentil & Vegetable Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep green lentils from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Reset-Ready Lentil & Vegetable Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Reset-Ready Lentil & Vegetable Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Reset-Ready Lentil & Vegetable Soup?
French whole30 like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
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Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
