Homemade Lentil Soup Recipe

This delicious Lentil soup recipe is jam-packed with spices and caramelized vegetables to bring about an incredibly flavorful soup. This is one of the easiest-to-make most nutritious soups on my website and the taste is beyond amazing.

Lentils are a legume that is indigenous to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Countries. They are seeds of a plant that are jam packed with fiber, potassium and protein and make for a great meat replacement.

Since lentils are starchy, earthy in flavor, and can be on the bland side, there are many ways to make them flavorful including by adding them into soup. When other ingredients are introduced that compliment lentils like onions, garlic, spices, and lemon, the taste is out of this world.

There are many variations of lentil soup depending on where you live so do not be surprised if you see different ingredients in it. My version is much more of a Middle Eastern Lebanese style.

Ingredients for this recipe:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, ghee, or clarified butter
• 2 peeled and medium diced yellow onions
• 2 peeled and medium diced carrots
• 2 peeled and medium diced ribs of celery
• 3 finely minced cloves of garlic
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 cups green lentils, rinsed
• 1 large peeled and medium diced potato
• 2 bay leaves
• 9 cups chicken stock
• juice of 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste

[mbofcb]

Wow! I’m a 75 year old man who rarely cooks but I was looking for a soup recipe that would be like the soup my mom made. This is a lot like it and I was blown away by how delicious it is. I added a sweet potato to it because that’s what I remember my mom saying about her “secret ingredient “ and it was a good addition. When I served it I added a dollop of sour cream too. I will definitely make this again.

[drphibesrises]

I love lentil soup. This recipe is almost exactly like my Mom used to make. She had a restaurant and this was so popular. It would sell out quickly. I wish she was still around, but this brought back great memories of her. Thanks for sharing.

[MsNZgal]

I make this soup a lot. I do housesits and leave this soup for the home owner before I leave. It goes down a treat. I think the lemon is the ingredient that gives it that extra punch. Love this soup.

[zuko]

I made it tonight, without adding carrots & celeries b'coz i don't have. It came out very delicious me & my little sister loved it so much & eaten it fully. Thanks for great recipe.

[brendabardsley]

Seen lots of Lentil soup recipes But, this one is the best its the caramelized onions and browning of the carrots, celery, taking your time

[johnbarker]

Thanks! I made the soup for thr first time Split Pee it turned out wonderful, Regards

[OlympusMons]

I made this for dinner. Excellent! Your right about caramelizing the onions, so delish. I added some fresh cilantro and some cayenne pepper to add a little kick.Thank you😊

[armsjo]

I made the lentil soup last night. Love, love, love it. I also did homemade croutons for it. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for the great recipe

[sofialico]

Billy I want to thank you for creating simple recipes and ever since I’ve been watching your channel I’ve been trying several can’t stop cooking. I’ve tried this recipe and the lasagna and I use to buy my lunch now thanks to you I’ve saved a ton of money. Keep it coming cause I’ve tried other sites boy oh boy nothing compares to your simple quality recipes. Very happpy thank you again.

[fahmilaila]

I wanted to thank you fir yiur videos. So grateful to you❤

[JFP]

Bonjour Chef Parisi, thank you for this superb recipe. Having gone through many recipe videos, I easily award you top grades for your commendable skills to communicate. I should know: now retired, I've trained communications students for over 40 years. You would have passed my tough courses with flying colours. Congratulations Chef!

[simaporter]

It looks delicious specially in winter time

[sassyt]

Just made this. So dang good! The caramelized onions are everything! Thank you, Billy!

[adrienne]

Great recipe, left out the potatoes added the spinach, very tasty.

[kiramisuuuu]

I just finished eating and I can only say that I am full and happy! Thank you!

[mimib]

Found my original recipe as I was watching this and realized it is exactly the same minus ham. I just finished a batch with ham, and it is divine. ❤

[hannahkamau]

Just made this and served with rice! Even my son and husband who dislike lentils, they loved it! I had all the ingredients in the cardboard. Delicious!!

[deliirius]

Just made this! I live in LA area and there’s this ridiculously fancy and expensive grocery store that makes delicious lentil soup. I’ve been spending too much money for their soup when I could easily make it myself. This recipe is totally different than the one I buy from the market but it still came out good! Mine actually came out pretty thick and when I blended 35% of the soup it got even thicker. lol No big deal when I can add more stock or water to it. This tastes great with a crusty bread. 😊

[moonectar]

I love lentils! They taste delicious plain, too!

[marilyn]

I made this tonight and it was excellent! The lemon put it over the top🥰