Slow-Simmered Lentil Soup with Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A hearty, comforting soup made with dried lentils and fresh dill, simmered to perfection for a nourishing bowl. This soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs dried green lentils, carrots, celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 6, 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 dried green lentils
• 2 diced (1/4 inch) carrots
• 2 diced (1/4 inch) celery stalks
• 1 finely chopped yellow onion
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add lentils, vegetable broth, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in fresh dill and lemon juice. Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt if needed.