Ring Subscription Fee Budget Lentil Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A hearty, protein-packed soup simmered with vegetables and herbs, ready in 35 minutes for budget-friendly comfort. This American soup recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs brown lentils, chopped carrots, and chopped celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 brown lentils
• 2 medium chopped carrots
• 2 stalks chopped celery
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 14.5 oz can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup brown lentils under cold water; in a large pot, combine lentils, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, 1 chopped onion, 4 cups broth, 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender and vegetables are soft.
3. Step 3: Remove pot from heat; stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
4. Step 4: Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley for a nourishing, wallet-friendly meal.