Easy Lentil Vegetable Soup
Looking for an easy meal for Meatless Mondays? This Lentil Vegetable Soup is one of our family favorites.
Oh, this weather. It’s been 75 degrees some days and high 20s the others. We haven’t really had a winter, and now our spring is the same. My meal plan is all over the place!
One way I’ve been soothing my cold bones on the wet, cold days is this delicious Lentil Vegetable Soup. I make a big batch over the weekend, and then it’s in the fridge all week for an easy lunch.
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Is this a healthy vegetable soup recipe?
I feel so healthy when I eat this soup! There’s protein from the lentils and chickpeas. There’s tons of healthy vegetables, and it’s low in calories but still very filling.
It’s easy to make using whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, just add as many of the ones you like or adapt if there are some you don’t like. During the summer when we can more easily get fresh veggies from the farmers market I like to make this once in a while too on cooler days or nights. It’s just so incredibly flavorful with delicious fresh veggies.
Lentil Vegetable Soup
This Lentil Vegetable Soup lasts in the refrigerator 3-4 days. I haven’t tried freezing it yet because it hasn’t lasted that long. If you make a large batch and decide to freeze it my only concern would be the vegetables getting a bit mushy upon reheating them. I don’t think the overall flavor would be compromised by freezing!
I like to sprinkle some shredded Parmesan cheese on top–it adds a little zing! If you are a cheese lover I’d definitely give that topping a try. Since the soup is so healthy to start with a little parmesan cheese isn’t going to totally ruin your healthy choices.
Ingredients for lentil veggie soup:
- vegetable broth
- canned diced tomatoes
- fresh mushrooms
- fresh carrots
- fresh celery
- onion
- canned chickpeas
- dried lentils
- fresh spinach
- Shredded parmesan cheese, optional
Just two easy steps!
Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low-medium heat for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
Add spinach before serving. It will wilt in the hot soup. After dishing out soup, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired
Are you looking for more soup recipes?
If you love soup as much as I do…or if you are just looking for an excellent way to meal prep for lunches and dinners this week, you should check out these other great soup recipes. They’re easy meals for the whole family and they’ll keep in the fridge for a few days after so you can have leftovers for simple lunch or dinner options.
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Printable Easy Lentil Vegetable Soup:
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Make a big batch of this Lentil Vegetable Soup over the weekend, and then it's in the fridge all week for an easy lunch.
Ingredients
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup lentils
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Shredded parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low-medium heat for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
- Add spinach before serving. It will wilt in the hot soup. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 585mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 5gSugar: 6gProtein: 5g
A good soup is always welcome in this house. Thanks for sharing a delicious soup at DI&DI.
I’m a big fan of soup and this looks yummy. Thanks for sharing at Over the Moon.
This looks great. My daughter is a vegetarian and I need some more recipes for her. Thanks!
I can’t resist a great soup recipe! Pinned. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Brag About It!
Our weather has been flip-flopping a lot too. This sounds like a great soup for a cloudy day- I’ll have to try it!
Thanks for sharing at My Busy Beehives #beeparty.
I love lentils. They remind me of my Opa (German for grandfather). He used to make us Lentil soup with small pieces of bacon and sausages cut up in them. It was to-die-for! I’m definitely pinning this. #MMBH