Lentil Vegetable Soup

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 228.7

Total Fat: 9.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 1,082.0 mg
Total Carbs: 31.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
Protein: 7.9 g

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Introduction

This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out. This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out.

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 cup dried brown lentils

4 cups vegetable broth

1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, diced

1 medium onion, diced

2 large carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks (including leaves,)chopped

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Pour lentils in a bowl, cover with water, and allow to sit overnight.

2. Over medium heat, cook onions in olive oil in a large soup pan. Add garlic and celery. Once celery begins to soften, add carrots, tomatoes, bay leaf and vegetable stock.

3. Pour in drained lentils.

4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and allow the soup to simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Remove and discard bay leaf and add vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 4 servings.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

STACIEMOON

100 of 121 people found this review helpful

A low sodium broth is in need here as the level is way to high. You also don't need the vinegar unless you are planning on storing it or canning it as it is a preservative.
Also DONT THROW OUT THAT BEAN SOAK WATER! If you have house plants water them with it is loaded with nutrients. - 2/21/09
CHANGINTIME

Very Good

44 of 50 people found this review helpful

Lentil soup is a staple. No need to soak, still cooks in 30 - 40 m . Use low sodium broth or water to reduce the sodium. I don't use canned tomatoes, that can be another source of sodium. I add a couple tablespoons of cider vinegar and a dollop of mustard at the end. More like a stew. - 10/10/08
T.OLIVEREZ

37 of 41 people found this review helpful

I love lentils! I don't pre soak because they cook in little time. I add lots of herbs including fresh basil, oregano and cumin also add curry and eat with brown rice. I also add lots of veggies, it makes a complete healthy meal. - 7/14/08
CYNTHIAS50

Incredible!

28 of 32 people found this review helpful

To brighten this soup up, try red or yellow lentils! You really don't need to pre-soak lentils....YUMMY! - 7/14/08
KARYN8SONS

Very Good

25 of 36 people found this review helpful

This needs bell peppers and some Polska Keilbasa added to suit my taste. After that, it is wonderful! - 5/12/08
2SWEETGIRLS

Incredible!

17 of 18 people found this review helpful

This was delicious! The zip from the balsamic vinegar is super! Will definitely be making this again! My toddler ate all of hers and asked for more! My preschooler doesn't do well w/ "new" food, so she didn't eat much. She'll have to get used to it, b/c the rest of us really enjoyed this! - 3/27/09
RICCILYNN

Very Good

16 of 21 people found this review helpful

I made mine with a homemade chicken stock which was very low in sodium so that helped there... I also added some red curry paste and served it with low fat sour cream. very yummy!!! - 2/25/09
KOALA_BEAR

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

This one is a classic although I prefer to leave the celery stalks whole then remove before serving. Some celery seeds instead give flavor without the strings. - 2/24/08
LUV4CHOCOLATE

Incredible!

7 of 9 people found this review helpful

Very tasty!!! I used rotel tomatos and cooked in the crock pot. WARNING: The calories in this recipe are NOT correct. The calories include vegetable soup instead of vegetable broth and raise the calories by 70 calories per serving. Actual calories are 170 or so. - 3/14/13
BIJOUX7

Incredible!

7 of 9 people found this review helpful

Yummy. I added some chopped spinach and carrots. The final result reminded me of Breuggar's lentil soup. - 4/30/10
MELANIE1191

Very Good

7 of 17 people found this review helpful

I love this soup but would prefer less carbs. I found a recipe for Vegetable Lentil Soup on Spark people that I am going to try. For extra flavor in this soup try "telma" kosher vegetable bouillion. It is the best!!!Also this recipe does not give the amount per serving-does anyone know?? - 3/2/09
SEAGAZER

O.K.

7 of 16 people found this review helpful

Oil and vinegar are not necessary, and indeed the vegetable broth should be reduced sodium. - 2/21/09
RACEPHOTO

Incredible!

7 of 15 people found this review helpful

I made almost this exact same recipe the other day in the crockpot. I had some mushroom stock-in-a-box and green lentils and barley. I added a can of organic fire-roasted tomatoes and an 8 oz container of sliced baby bella mushrooms. Yummy!!! - 2/20/08
PAULEAP

5 of 13 people found this review helpful

Re. high sodium content, to be brief, sodium may be greatly reduced by using Herb-Ox Sodium Free Granulated Bouillon (Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable) instead of the vegetable broth. It has all the taste and none of the sodium. Of course the other canned products will still contribute a lot of sodium. - 6/23/10
MARYMW2

5 of 14 people found this review helpful

Sounds like a good basic recipe to me. I would use less or no oil and add more celery and carrots. Also checking on lowering the sodium. Thanks - 12/16/08
VIKTORIALYN

Very Good

5 of 14 people found this review helpful

We made something very similar to this recipe but we add tomatoes w/ green chilis to spice it up a bit! - 12/16/08
BALLROOMGIRL

Very Good

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

I also could do without the vinegar and add more veggies like a potato or two, but everyone loved this soup just as it was! Thanks - 10/15/08
SWEETONE111

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This was great. The only change I would make is to cut the vinegar in half so it's not so distinctive. It reminds me of a lentil soup I used to get a one of my favourite restaurants. - 9/8/08
SANSEW

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Loved it - forgot to add the balsamic vinegar - 3/4/09
MARSHA48

Incredible!

4 of 12 people found this review helpful

Very good. Sodium & Fat content is a little high for me. - 8/26/08
HEALTHYDESIRE

Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Could use a little more flavor, perhaps a beef broth instead of a vegetable broth would make that difference for me. - 3/14/10
EABAHS

Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was good. A little bland for my tastes. Next time will try experimenting with some additional spices. - 3/1/09
CD4664429

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very tasty. I made it in a crockpot and had it for dinner, with a salad, after work today. Very filling. Easy to make, too. Loved it! - 2/23/09
DIGRISS

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is good and filling. Yummy. - 2/20/09
LINEDANCEB

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My husband really liked anticipating and eating this. I added a cup more water since I felt it wasn't necessary to soak the lentils. Also substituted out of necessity garden green peppers for the celery and garlic powder for the garlic. This time added Italian herbs. - 10/10/08
LYONSLOIS

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is one great soup. I added 3 cups fresh spinach but did not add the tomatoes until after the lentils were completely done. It takes longer to cook the lentils if one adds the tomatoes at the beginning. Just add them about 5-10 min. before serving so that they get heated all the way through. - 2/6/12
KMAXXX

Incredible!

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Great basic recipe. I substituted cubed butternut squash after I realized my daughter had polished off the carrots. Spiced it up with curry and smoked paprika. Delish! - 1/17/12
PAWTRACKS

Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I thought it was pretty good. Rest of the family wasn't too excited about it. They thought it was too bland. Not fans of beans, especially 'strange' ones. I would make it again and add some spices! - 3/11/09
JEANY42

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

i made this soup and all the family loved it - 3/3/09
8MOREB4

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is great! A real hearty soup and low cost. - 12/16/08
SKINNYINPINK

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was my first time eating lentils and this recipe is great...even better the next day. I omitted the vinegar and ate it with brown rice or garlic bread...UM UM GOOD! - 12/11/08
SIGGI9

Very Good

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

I take out half the quantity of soup, blend it then put it back in the pan again with the rest to reheat. - 10/10/08
NULIFE2007

2 of 8 people found this review helpful

I've been cooking lentils for years. You don't have to presoak them. I don't use broth-just water and season with pepper. I usually add broken up spaghetti to them. Yummy - 7/14/08
SHELL1400_85

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Although my did not look like the picture when it was done(what ever does really) it was delicious! I wouldn't change a thing about the recipe. Although I went with what a few other people said and did not soak the lentils over night. - 12/10/13
LESLIE_2B_LESS

O.K.

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

the picture is very offsetting... maybe do a real shot of the soup and not a generic found on the internet? I liked it, but wasn't thrilled. - 1/24/13
DQUEENS

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Here is my variation: use water instead of broth = less sodium; I use no more than 1 tbsp of olive oil to 2.5-3 cup dry lentils (so 1/3 tbsp for this recipe)= less calories; I add 10 cloves of garlic at the end to keep the flavor fresh; skip the celery, bay leaf and vinegar; surprisingly flavorful. - 1/22/13
EPS102

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We really liked this one. It was incredibly easy to throw together with things we had on hand and a few minor substitutions (we only had tomatoes with spices, and we skipped the celery). I disagree with the reviewer who said you don't need the vinegar- it wakes up the flavor and is good! - 12/19/11
CPDSMITH1

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

You do need to soak the lentils over night. I did not soak them and they where to hard. I added cider vicger and it made it aswome. I also added itlain seasoning, cerly, Next time I make it I think I will ad spinach, and maybe some sausage. - 8/16/11
CHAUNCYGARDENER

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I loved it. But i am allergic to tomatoes so I left them out. Still very good. Hubby had three bowls. - 2/20/09
KHEAL1

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

Too much sodium. - 2/20/09
AZHIKERCHICK

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

Wow...the sodium level in this recipe is way too high. I'd make it, with modifications. - 2/20/09
DEBJNC

Very Good

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is a great recipe for all of us vegetarians! Tasty way to add protein and fiber. - 2/20/09
VEGANGIGI

Incredible!

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

I am so glad to have found this recipe again! I ran across it about 6 months ago & loved it! I am making it tomorrow for dinner. I can't wait!! - 2/20/09
LUCKY-13

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yummy! Thanks for sharing! We loved it! - 2/14/09
ARP1979

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

what about reduced sodium vegetable broth? would that help the stats? - 1/21/09
SHIRLEY906

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

delicious. I'll definitly make it again - 1/19/09
CHERRY666

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was good. . . but kind of boring. I'm not sure if I'd bother making it again. - 1/18/09
BELPHIA

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

yummy - and SOOO easy to make! It's great to take to work for lunch the next day. I loved it! - 1/1/09
SUGARPUNK52

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is very,very good.A salad and a piece of bread.TA-DA! diner is ready. - 12/17/08
LYNNETTERAE1

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

it is great... fantastic - 12/16/08
RAYMORFORD

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

There must be some way to lower the sodium content. A persons TOTAL sodium content should cap some where between 1500-2000mg daily. - 12/16/08
ATHIKER2008

Very Good

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Added some parsnip, brown rice and a drop of honey. Great one pot meal! - 12/11/08
SMLARSON13

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

As is often the case, the sodium is a little high for me but that can be fixed. Otherwise, this sounds like a nice warm treat on a cold wintry night in Michigan!! - 12/11/08
SEISMOGEEK

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

little bland; needs something to spice it up. Easy to make tho. - 11/14/08
VALERIEB46

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is an awesome soup. Tastes better each day. The vinegar gives it tang. - 11/2/08
ASHGIRL31

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was looking for a vegetable soup and came across this one. It is very good! My husband loves it! He says it reminds him of his mom's and thats saying something. - 10/27/08
NANCYJAC

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

The nutritional information for this recipe makes no sense. The ingredients detail shows 0 servings and 0 quantity of each ingrdient, yet the nutritional info seems to be way higher in calories and fat than it should be for the servings/ingredients listed in the recipe. - 10/11/08
ROBINRS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We had never had lentils before and received lots of complaints before making the soup but lots of praise afterwards. Even my boy who thinks the word healthy is a swear word loved it. - 10/11/08
CKUNCIO

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

Entirely too much sodium for this recipe - 10/10/08
K.LERVICK

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

great taste and filling - 10/10/08
3RDSPACER

Very Good

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

The pressure cooker works well for the first 10 minutes of cooking. Very good ! sunshine1_2. - 10/10/08
FULLOFFIGURE

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My first time eating Lentils. Will make it again when the weather changes. - 9/3/08
TAZLADYOK

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good! I have made this twice already and will definitely make it again! - 8/31/08
SUNNYARIZONA

1 of 11 people found this review helpful

I would have to work on this before making it to reduce the sodium. NO recipe should run over 500 mg. of sodium per serving. This is NOT a healthy recipe for those of us with high blood pressure! - 8/24/08
VICKYWICKY1

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Lovely! All types of vegetables could be added to this fine recipe. Family and friend truly enjoyed this hearty, healthy meal.
- 8/4/08
HPOWENS

O.K.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Did not care for it. Should not have put the vinegar in it. - 7/17/08
MOTHERHEN51

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! My kind of soup. Added more herbs, but this will be a standard recipe. - 7/14/08
THEFISH1426

1 of 10 people found this review helpful

sounds yummy but way to much sodium - 7/14/08
BEVIE123

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is tasty, I threw some sliced sausage in it for more body...good!!! - 7/14/08
ROGERSON44

1 of 8 people found this review helpful

I will make this, but I will use the No Salt Added tomatoes and make my own veggie broth. I also have HBP, and this amount of sodium in one serving is a KILLER!!! - 7/14/08
CD2550705

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this and thought it was very good. I'm sure even DH will like it! I made my own vegetable broth, so I'm sure the sodium content is lower than the recipe states, but that's okay- I would definitely make this again!! - 5/13/08
MORTICIAADDAMS

1 of 11 people found this review helpful

I like lentil soup but this has a lot of salt in it for me as I have high blood pressure. I would use reduced sodium broth, omit the tomatoes, add some herbs, and leave out the oil to reduce the fat. - 5/12/08
MMEDFOR1

I use chicken broth - 5/10/21
PATRICIAAK

:) - 3/17/21
PWILLOW1

I did not soak the lentils and used a 20 oz. can of tomatoes, 3 carrots and 3 stalks of celery. It was perfect . - 12/11/20
WILDKAT781

I don't soak the lentils, no need. Also this is far to high in Sodium. Needs to be made with low salt broth - 11/12/20
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

yum
- 11/7/20
ALEPEQUIJADA

Great! - 10/26/20
CORVETTECOWBOY

Lentil soup is a staple. - 9/19/20
CD2693807

love lentils - sounds yummy - 9/4/20
KITTYHAWK1949

it was good and filling - 7/30/20
CD26100523

I agree with StacieMoon about the sodium. Use a low sodium vegetable broth to bring down the sodium by a lot. I would soak the lentils to break down some of the sugars that are indigestible, then cook in a slow cooker for 2 hours to start and keep checking on it until it was thoroughly cooked. - 6/27/20
NANASUEH

yummy - 6/8/20
METAFUKARI

Very Good

Good soup! Used no sodium fire roasted tomatoes and vegetable broth though! - 4/18/20
SROSE326

Incredible!

This soup was very good. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
I could eat the entire pot :-) - 4/15/20
LOSER05

Incredible!

Yummy - 3/20/20
EGGBASKET1

Very Good

Tasty - 2/4/20
CAROLJ35

How could there possibly be so much sodium in one serving? Surely commercial broth is not that high in sodium. I always make my own stock with no salt. So easy to do. - 2/2/20
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Just the recipe I needed - 1/26/20
JVANAM

Incredible!

This Christmas is FROZEN. This is a great and healthy remedy to ward off the cold noses and empty bellies. - 12/25/19
BONNIE1552

Love hot soup on a cold day. - 11/11/19
2DAWN4

I haven't made this recipe yet but just wanted to thank Staciemoon on her advice about the water. What a great tip! - 7/30/19
BABY_GIRL69

Very Good

This was pretty good I did take on a few suggestions from other commentors or chefs and it turned out pretty good. - 6/25/19
LIS193

Very Good

Very tasty and filling - 6/14/19
ANHELIC

Sounds like an awesome soup to get in your vegetables and be a great healthy soup. - 6/6/19
RAPUNZEL53

Great - 6/5/19
REDROBIN47

I want to try this. My first attempt with lentils didn't turn out very well. This sounds delicious. - 5/19/19
NEPTUNE1939

ty - 5/17/19
MIRANDADUP223

Incredible!

Yum - 4/27/19
KWOOD1955

Yum! - 4/21/19

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