VERY BEST LENTIL SOUP | vegetarian one-pot lentil soup recipe
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- Lentil soup is a classic vegetarian soup recipe. It's hearty, healthy, delightfully filling (with plant-based protein), and warming on those cold, wintery days. While there are many variations of lentil soup, you can't go wrong with a simple, Mediterranean version.
I always love an easy, one-pot soup recipe like this as it's easy to meal prep and reheat. It's perfect for lunch or dinner and it's naturally gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free, making it perfect for almost all your guests!
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00:00 Intro
00:47 Slice vegetables for mirepoix
02:38 Add mirepoix vegetables to a large pot with oil and saute
03:02 Add tomato paste, garlic, and spices
03:35 Add diced tomatoes, broth, and lentils, then simmer
04:24 Juice lemon and slice kale leaves
04:56 Overview of the Vitamix Immersion Blender
06:08 Use the immersion blender to create a cremier texture
06:39 Add kale, and lemon juice
06:59 Serve the soup into bowls or meal prep and store
07:50 Taste test
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Lentil soup is the only food I could eat while I was getting chemotherapy. Your tastebuds change drastically and everything tastes very odd but this soup was an actual life saver for me. I'm cancer free now and still completely love my lentil soup. 😁
aw this is amazing to hear! cheers to plenty more bowls of soup
@Pamela Laura this is good to hear because I am just starting chemotherapy and this has been my experience but I know I need to eat so I just purchased some French green lentils in order to get fluids, protein and veggies. Did you know that French green (also Puy) lentils have twice as much protein as any other lentil? It’s a win win. Thank you for sharing your results. I had to come back here to get a refresher on the recipe
@@knittingnovice Hi i know you haven’t requested this but I’m keeping you in my prayers, I pray you will have complete healing and enjoy as many of your favourite meals
@@naishipae Wow! Thank you. I appreciate your prayers. I am believing and standing on the promise for complete healing and restoration. Again thank you 🙏
@@knittingnovice absolutely! The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and crushed in spirit, He is our comfort in our darkest moment and our source of eternal peace and joy. May you feel His healing hand over every part of your life 🙏
John 14:27 peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
As a teacher, I usually don't have much time to eat lunch. I made this soup on a Sunday, portioned it out and had lunch for the week. This soup is super easy to make and so delicious. Thank you, Lisa.
I am a teacher too! We have 25 minutes for lunch. Making this!
@@nicoletierheimer3546 Great!
Love all your hard work in bringing us healthy recipes. Iv tried many of them and they really helped add value to my culinary skill. Thank you for your good work 😊😊👍👌👌👌
Top it with some cheese, and toasted bread
2 🥕, 2 celery, 3 cloves garlic, big yellow 🧅 , olive oil hot, cook 5 minutes, add 2 tablespoons 🍅 paste, spices, 2 teaspoons cumin. Add dried oregano and basil and thyme (or Italian seasoning). Toast . Diced tomatoes. Broth and water. Green lentils or brown. Simmer 25 minutes. Juice a lemon and chop up kale removes its stalk, a spud. Can freeze.
I love your videos. Sometimes those super quick reels are ok, but when I'm unfamiliar with a recipe, I like a little more info. And for those who are new to cooking, learning about a ingredient or how to chop/prep their veggies is super helpful! Thank you for your videos! ☺️
Glad you like them!
ATTENTION: This really IS the BEST vegetarian lentil soup. The flavors just "pop". I made 2 pots in one week! My family loved it! Thank you so much. Easy, Gast and delicious. The perfect recipe.
Nursiecookie, you are pushing me, pushing me! I will definitely give this a try.
Is there possibility to make it without the mixer??
@@cncowriter3151 Absoultely
I made a big pot today, but added spinach instead of kale. Delicious!
Sounds great! Glad you loved it Elaine 😊
I'm with you. I'd rather not use kale at all.
Ouu I love kale, it might actually be my favourite green!
Oh! I thought of adding Spinach too as Kale isn't available here.
Me too! 😁
OMG ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this was absolutely delicious and soo flavorful! I've never made lentil soup before nor have I ever had any but this recipe exceeded my expectations 😋 I followed the recipe exactly, then added a few dashes of cayenne pepper, and simmered the kale in the soup for about 5 minutes to make it tender - the only little tip I would give is cut the kale into small pieces instead of long strips so it wont slide off ur spoon 🙃
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Holy moly, I just made the soup and used spinach because it was what I had on hand and omg, this soup is AMAZING. The flavors are so delicious and is the best lentil soup I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again, again, and again. Thank you for this delicious recipe!!
There are many variations of lentil soup, but this delicious Mediterranean inspired version is always a winner. If you have a favorite lentil soup recipe, feel free to share it in the comments! xo - Lisa
I love how your lentils soup turned out... my eyes are also very sensitive to onions....❤️❤️❤️!
@@bettysimplekitchen
You could have used a blender.
Try an indian soup
A trick when cutting onions is to lit up a candle next your cutting board. I tried it and it work to keep the onion gas to reach your eyes
Good tips thank you!!
I like how she is professional in her presentation and she has a great smile
it looks very easy and yummy I'm going to try toda6
👏👏👏😊🎉
@@gangarasenthiram551 She's 'yummy' but not 'easy'!
I have made this a couple times and it is just outstanding. I also like it with a bit of smoked paprika. I am plant based but also appreciate the wide variety recipes you offer. The meal prep videos have been my favorite, but love the falafel.
This is how I’ve always cooked my lentil soup as I have learned it from my mother the only difference is when I sauté the veggies I chop and put the kale with them to give it a bit of flavor and make it softer to eat. It’s super good. 🤗
Yeah! Thank you Lisa for including vegetarian friendly recipes, it is truly appreciated 💕
Of course! 😊 I always will do my best to include vegetarian recipes + vegetarian alternatives to recipes. Enjoy!
@@Downshiftology Thank You! 😊
I actually wear goggles! LOL! I had a pair from taking chemistry in college and didn’t know what to do with them. I tried it once and never looked back. I never cry when cutting onions now. It’s amazing and hilarious 😆
Okay, you're convincing me to give them a shot now! 😂
Hmm, I’ve got a good pair of swim goggles I haven’t used in a while, with the pools being closed and all...
I actually did the same thing with my chemistry class goggles 😁 when I have to cut a lot of unions. I actually flew by wearing my goggles this summer. It adds another layer of protection +mask 😷 +gloves
I’m so glad the goggles are popular!!😁
My daughter does the same thing with her chemistry class goggles lol she loves it
I have always struggled with lentil soup, and now I have found the perfect recipe, this really is the best lentil soup! 😋
My 15yo daughter and I eat wfpb 90%of the time and lentil soup is her absolute favorite dish in the world. She is looking forward to trying this and I definitely am too! Your recipe looks so bomb and yummy! We are making this tomorrow with some bread sticks. Thank you for sharing this. 💚
Something that I always add to my lentil soup as a last step, is 1.5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. It just gives it a surprisingly amazing pop of flavour!
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That,s why the lemon I would think.
yum! nice idea! sometimes I put a tablespoon in my homemade marinara sauce instead of red wine
I add a tablespoon or two of balsamic vinegar to a glass of water. I drink two or three of those a day.
vineger is actually an excellent add to most soups, or any form of acid be it vineger, citrus juice or tomato. it really rounds the flavor
Perfect for nights when you need comfort from the chill of the season!
Absolutely! 😊
This is called daal in india that we consume almost daily once in a day and eat it either with roti or rice..very healthy and full of nutrition. We use coriander on top to garnish and ghee for extra flavor..I liked your version as well. 😊
I will try it both ways. I sure love my lentals. What color do you use?
The ghee in it sounds very delicious.
Lisa,this is such a great recipe !
I have cooked lentils all my life,but never this way .My family enjoyed it so much !
God Bless you!
Lentil soup is very common in Spain, it's very nutritious and comforting 😁 this one looks delicious!
Thanks! I'd love to try the lentil soup from Spain one day 😊
an spaniard here. i grew up eating lentils, chick peas and white/ pinto beans monday to saturday. best farts ever.
Lentil soup is everywhere......best ones? French!! 😉
@@jeangemin2826 I haven't tried it but sounds great! Maybe we need to go to France and try it out 😋
2 teaspoons of cumin seems like too much. It is very potent.
Just finished making this soup & it’s beyond delicious!! So grateful as I have always wondered how to make
Lentil dishes. Step 1! Thanks, Lisa
I rarely add comments in CZcams but I thought this was worth the ocassion :) I've been doing this recipe a lot lately, I think almost once a week now! It became a regular one at home (plus other downshiftology recipes of course!) and I love it. I used to think that lentils were heavy for me but after going on a very stric detox diet and being able to better understand my body, I'm able to enjoy them without a problem.
I was battling with a lot of gastrointestinal issues and finding your channel has been awesome. I just got your cookbook as a christmas present and I'm super happy. Your story is very inspiring, and please know that there are people all over the world that are very grateful to be able to learn your recipes. Sending you a hug from Germany!
I love your little tips and tricks in videos such as how to select right produce for the recipe or advice for cutting. It really makes entire cooking process enjoyable experience. Love your recipes
Happy to hear those little tips and tricks are coming in handy!
Thank you for explaining the difference of all lentils in your webpage. I’m a sucker for stew/hearty soup, this is perfect and I can’t wait to try it!
Love the addition of lemon and kale, truly elevates and adds sparkle and health.
Couldn't agree more Diane 😊
You can put spanchi it make your soupe delecious...in the mediterranean recipe we put spanich
Vous pouvez ajouter les épinards au lieu de feuilles de kale
This is my sign to get the immersion blender I’ve had on my list for a few years now. Thank you!
I made this soup last week and it was absolutely delicious! Best lentil soup ever!
Thank you very much for a vegetarian recipe. Please keep uploading veg recipes.
Of course! Enjoy this new lentil soup 😊
This was on my list for the longest time. I finally made it today 7th June '21. I used spinach for kale. Thank-you for your videos.
i love that the meals you make can be stored and reheated for future meals.
whats the point tho.. it will lose all its nutritional value.
Under cold running water try cutting the ends off the onions, then in half, then peel all under cold running water. Amazing!
I have worn goggles in the past to chop onions but now I just keep my onions in the fridge. It works to keep the juices from making me cry. Great recipe!
Absolutely amazing and detailed and well put together video! This soup looks delicious and I cannot wait to try it, hopefully this week! Thank you, Lisa!
Thanks so much! 😊
My favorite Grandma cooking angel always placed 2-3 candels around while chopping the onions- for me with mega sensitive eyes it does a amazing job... its worth a try 😉 greetings from France!
Greetings! And thanks for the tip 😊
I made this today and it came out sooo good! Healthy yet filling :)
This is an excellent soup. I added freshly chopped spinach and lime juice. It’s flavorful and comforting. 😋 Thank you, Lisa!
Lisa always whipping up a sweet and savory option. I love it 🤩
I just made this recipe it’s absolutely delicious 😋 I would like to say thank you for sharing
This is the best soup I ever had ❤️
Glad you liked it Lisa! 😊
I agree. The best! My daughter loves it!
I made this today and it’s SO SO good!! Thanks for a great recipe👍🏻
I love soup especially this time of year and this is delicious!
I’m a pescatarian and love veggie soups and make often. I will try this one. 👌🏼🌟
I'm a Catholic but I eat sardines...
This is indeed the best Lentil Soup recipe ever Lisa!! Thank you so much!! ❤️
This is now my 3rd time making this soup and it gets better and better each time!
I don't understand why anyone would give this a thumbs down? Seriously people?
That's what I need on cold days in lockdown.
This will be perfect to warm up on a winter day ❤️
I always use onion goggles. I look like a bug, but they work. 😂 I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Haha I just wear my sunglasses 😂
This was crazy delicious ! I got diagnosed with diverticulitis. They told me to eat more plant based fibre and I tried this recipe. It’s so great. I cannot eat onions so I substituted shallots.
God bless you
I have had 2 surgeries from Crohn's disease. I have to cook my vegs until they're soft. But, I'm just glad to be able to eat solid food.
I have never heard of cooking lentil soup this way but it sounds absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try it. Yummy.
I just love making homemade soups,, and I love lentil soup....I’ll be making this very soon, yummy! 🍜
You can actually dice the stems of the kale finely and toss that in with the carrots and celery. No waste, and more nutrients!
Thanks for the tip. I'll try that.
Okay, I'm sold! I just made a pot today and it is superb! I thought about spinach instead of kale, but I love kale! The broth that your recipe makes is perfect for us.
Your cabbage soup recipe is definitely on the back burner. Thanks for all you do. We loved this soup!
Spinach would be just as good as kale and needs less cooking time. One minute is plenty.
Our mom taught us to run cold water over the peeled onion. I don't know if that will help with your tears but this really helps me. 🤷♀️🧡🌺
That’s true
Three suggestions for onion sensitivity, the first is rinse the peeled onion under cold water, the second is dice the onion where a fan will quickly remove the fumes whether that a fan on a range hood or otherwise. The final is to entirely keep the fumes away from your eyes with protective goggles. Finally put the onions in a pot with a lid. Any combination of these methods does help.
A family member taught me that when you run cold water while cutting onions, it reduces the tears! Worked for me!
I totally do goggles when cutting onions. Worth it.
Holy smokes this is literally the first time having lentils and literally not disappointed at all!! This taste so nice an refreshing, she means it when it comes to the lemon you definitely need it!! Wow 10/10
Wow so heartwarming Lisa! Thank you for adding another wonderful dish to my holiday menu!❤️
Of course! Hope you enjoy this recipe 😊
I've adopted a new cooking hobby over the past 6 months, and came across your channel and this recipe this past week. So far, I've made the hot chocolate (our kids say it's the best they've had), and this lentil soup and I must say that I'm excited to try many more recipes. Thank you!
Thrilled to hear you and the kids have been enjoying my recipes so far Bryce!
This soup looks so gorgeous!! I'm preparing it right now.
I absolutely love every recipe you post thank you!!
I tried this recipe and it tasted amazing! Thank you. ❤️
Am from South of India, Tamilnadu, this recipe has lot of things that are similar to our staple dish, Sambar, which is lentil based n has vegetables n spices. Ur recipe is so relatable to me❤️
Happy to hear this a relatable recipe! Lots of countries have different variations of this 😊 And I hope to make more lentil soups!
Can you share your recipe for Sambar? Greetings from the U.S. :)
@@aalekhine5109 @A Alekhine Greetings to you! Happy to hear that you are interested in Sambar recipe.. it's a staple dish for us Tamil people. You can simply get the recipe from many sites in the net. Yet as u asked this is one of my variations of the recipe.. it's really versatile.. even I play around the variety of lentils, vegetables and spices all the time. I couldn't be happier to share the recipe for Sambar ❤️
Sambar recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
Tuvar dal (Yellow split Pigeon peas)- 1/2 cup
Any vegetable or veggie mix - 1½ to 2 cups
Onion - 1, medium
Tomato - 1, medium
Curry leaves - A sprig (to be added at the end)
Tamarind paste - 1 tbsp mixed in 1 cup of water, OR
Tamarind water - 1 cup
Sambar powder - 4 tsp (levelled)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - As per taste
To temper:
Any Oil - 2 tsp
Dry red chilly - 1 (optional)
Mustard seeds - 3/4 tsp
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - A sprig
METHOD
Pressure cook tuvar dal with turmeric and few drops of oil and slightly mash it.
Slice onion, tomato and the vegetables length wise.
Heat a pot and temper with the items under ‘To temper’ in the order given.
Saute onion till transparent.
Add tomatoes and fry till soft.
Add the veggies and give it a mix. Add half of the salt.
Add 2 cups of water and cook for 10 minutes. (This really depends upon the type of the veggies u choose to cook for sambar, cook accordingly)
Add tamarind juice, remaining salt, sambar powder and cook for 10 minutes just until the raw smell of tamarind goes.
Add cooked dal by diluting it with ½ to 1 cup water. Adjust the consistency as per your preference.
Boil for just 5 minutes and switch off.
(It will slightly thicken when cools, so switch off accordingly.)
Garnish with torn curry leaves and coriander leaves and close the vessel with lid.
Flavorful sambar is ready, serve it with rice/idli/dosa.
@@shobhanaboobalan8010 Nandri :)
@@aalekhine5109 Wow I didn't expect a Tamil reply! 😀🙏 Amazing!!
Hey Lisa!
First of all thank you for all of your wonderful videos! I found out that I have a gluten allergy ~ 2 years ago and since the beginning you have made me feel like I am not alone!
Secondly, when I cut onions I like to stand under my kitchen hood, on blast, it helps suck out all the fumes.
Yajaira
I made this amazing recipe. Used all fresh ingredients vs the dry and it was just superb!!!! Thank you very much!!!
I made this today and my family loved it. We did use the kale I was skeptical at first but we loved it. Thank you can’t wait for future videos
Kale. The worst weed in the garden,a nd a total waste of garden space. The rabbits won't even eat it! Makes good deer repellent too!
Love a good plant-based recipe option which is satiating!
This looks absolutely delicious 😋
Definitely gonna give this recipe a try.
Thanks!👍👍👍
Oh my I am so hungry now. I will definitely be trying this one, THANK YOU!
Looks so good. I've been on and off vegetarian. I'm vegetarian again. I cant stomach the texture of meat anymore
This will be the perfect recipe to add to your dinner rotation then 😊 Enjoy!
@@Downshiftology thank you.
I’m vegetarian with a little “off and on”, too. Especially around the holidays. I decided this year that one could be vegetarian in percentages: like 90 or 95% vegetarian. Why not?
@@gloriaa3652 yep. I was veg all during the holidays. Then again im recently divorced so im alone and cant be forced to eat any meat
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The soup looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it. Would love to see more recipes that use the immersion blender.
Will keep that in mind for future recipes 😊
Just made this last night-honestly, the only way I now can truly say I enjoy eating lentils! Very very good!
Just made this last night. So good! Easy to make and lots to share with friends ❤️
Looks amazingly delicious. I'm going to try this.
This was so good! I don't have a hand mixer so I couldn't do the bit at the end unfortunately, but it tasted very filling anyway. First time in a long time I didn't need to add salt to a dish since it had enough flavor content on it's own.
I look forward to making this delicious soup again.
Thank you so much
Tracey
Your recipes never disappoint!❤
This looks delicious. I can hardly wait to try it.
Great recipe but the immersion blender is overkill for me, I like my soup chunky.👍❤️
this truly is such a good recipe! my family enjoyed it a lot
Thanks for the lovely soup. I have a hack for all the crying?! One day I thought maybe it would help to make the two first cut of the onion under running water to trap the gases that make me cry. It worked for me!! 🎉Try it- your tears will turn to Joy! You are an amazing cook! All your recipes are winners!❤❤
This soup is the Bomb! Can't get enough, I also freeze it. Very convenient and still 👌
U r d best as always....lots of love from India..🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
You're so sweet! Hope you enjoy this lentil soup 😊
Debanshi Chowdhury Hi Debanshi from India. Do you have a recipe for chicken tiki masala? My fav. 👋🏻
@@Dee-mv1sd you can watch Sanjeev Kapoor recipe
This was absolutely delicious! 10/10 I peeled the lemon zest off with a peeler, minced it and added it to the soup with the lemon juice
Just made this fantastic soup! Thank you for creating & posting!
My home smells like Lasagna! 😳 Soup is DELICIOUS! I added garbanzo beans to mine 🤷🏻♀️
Hello there I enjoyed the recipe love a good veggie day, this soup is exactly what I was looking for, thank you
I just tried this today, absolutely love it and it's the best comfort food I've ever had. It reminds me of alphabet soup in a way.😋
Glad you loved this lentil soup! 😊
Like you, I have super sensitive eyes to onions. I even cry with shallots. I was at a friend’s one day cutting onions and they offered the goggles. GET THEM!!!!!! It’s really not a big deal to wear them but they literally stopped the tears. No burning whatsoever.
Thank you for this recipe - the first one from your channel I am trying out. I think this soup will be a lunch staple for me throughout the week although I think to win over my partner I am going to use less of the mixed herbs spices and blitz the celery before hand, so he does not see it! Appreciate your content. Very useful as I try to make positive changes.
I make the soup often, I prefer swapping out the kale for spinach with a few potatoes in it and served either with pasta or bread
@John C I have made it with sweet potato but I find it’s too sweet, but good suggestion anyways
This is a wonderful recipe. Thank you!!! Why would anyone want to give it a thumbs down. Shocking!!!
I have tried all kinds of lentil soup I must say this is the best lentil soup no cream not much spices very simple and tasty I make a big pot of soup every month and freeze it in small containers thank you love your recipe ❤️
My first week being a vegan and I’m definitely giving this a try! It looks delicious!
Great Lentil Soup recipe! Healthy and easy one pot meal to make.
I didn t dare cook the lentils with the vegetables in fear of everything sticking and burning, but now!!!😃😃Lisa, just love your style, dont know how come this recipe just dissapeared somewhere🤣
I am a new fan and I am glad that I found your channel! I already made several of your recipes and can't wait to make this one tomorrow. Plus I ordered your cookbook and expecting it tomorrow. So, I am supper exited. :) I am a very picky eater but anything I made so far from your recipe, my family and I love it. Thank you!
Oh - forgot to add - I’m making these lentil soup tonight. Looking forward.
Amazing! Be sure to snap a photo and share with the Facebook community group or Instagram 😊
Made this tonight and it was amazing! We aren’t dairy free so I finished it with a tablespoon of butter at the end and added some fresh grated Parmesan to serve. So good!
Nice! Glad you loved this soup Nicole 😊
Why must people always ruin a healthy dish
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When I saw you post this on Ig I had to come see the recipe-my husband loves beans and lentils are his favorite-thank you for sharing this with us-definitely going to make this
mm-mm good! I made this today and substituted spinach for the kale. First of all my house smells delicious. Secondly, this soup is sooooo good! I can't wait to eat the leftovers with some fresh bread from the bakery! Thank you for such a wonderful and simple recipe!