This easy lentil soup is as simple as it is delicious. Lentils are simmered in a rich bone broth with onions, peppers, and tomatoes. It’s comfort food without the work. Serve lentil soup with some homemade dinner rolls for an easy meal that the whole family will love!

I am so excited to partner with Walmart and Imagine® to create an easy and flavorful soup that will keep you happy and warm as the weather cools down.

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Having a go-to lentil soup recipe is important. So many lentil soup recipes require a ton of ingredients and time; but not this one, this recipe is seriously simple.

Imagine® Chicken Bone Broth provides a delicious base for this lentil soup recipe. Their bone broth is rich and flavorful, and since this is the base of the whole soup, it is a definite must if you’re making lentil soup.

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You will find a lentil soup recipe in just about every culture. Moroccan lentil soup, French lentil soup, Indian lentil soup… the list goes on. It is one of the most versatile dishes you can make. You can add sausage, leftover chicken, curry, veggies… you name it! I find that this classic version is the best lentil soup out there.

Using great ingredients is the best way to make a great soup! Imagine® Chicken Bone Broth is a sipping broth full of good protein and it has a rich flavor with sea salt, a little ground pepper and crushed garlic. Adding in seasoned tomatoes and frozen peppers and onions adds a lot of flavor (without a lot of work)!! And of course, Lentils are amazing to use in soups because you don’t need to forge ahead and plan to pre-soak them. You can just add them to the soup, let it simmer and you’re good to go!

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What Are Lentils

Lentils are a delicious legume grown year-round across the world. They grow in tiny pods and have a half circular shape. At the store, you will usually find lentils dried. Because they are so small, you don’t need to worry about soaking them before you add them to lentil soup!

Lentils are many used in soups and stews, but they are also commonly used in salads and dips!

How To Make Lentil Soup

Probably the simplest soup you’ll ever make. All you need to do is combine everything except the peppers and onions, simmer for 20 minutes, then add in the remaining ingredients.

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Easy Lentil Soup

This 5 ingredient lentil soup is as easy to make as it is delicious. Lentils are simmered in a flavorful bone broth with onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients  

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
  • ¾ cup brown lentils
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ cups frozen bell pepper & onion blend
  • 1 rib celery sliced
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine broth, undrained tomatoes, lentils, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slightly chop the peppers and onion (if they are in strips). Add to the soup along with the celery, carrot, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the soup is tender and slightly thickened.
  • Stir in fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Add your favorites to make this soup your own. Great additions include:
  • shredded chicken
  • smoked sausage
  • carrots, zucchini or mushrooms
  • fresh herbs
For a thicker lentil soup, increase cooking time until broth thickens.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 244 | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7408IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American

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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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