Hearty French Lentil Soup
This hearty French lentil soup is a comforting one-pot meal packed with healthy vegetables and earthy lentils. It’s seasoned with fresh herbs and a splash of bright lemon juice, making it a simple, flavorful, and satisfying dish for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium russet potato (diced)
- 1 cup French green lentils (Puy lentils, rinsed)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant. Then, add the diced potato and stir everything together.
- Combine and Simmer: Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, rosemary sprigs, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer.
- Cook Until Tender: Let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and potatoes are tender. Make sure not to overcook the lentils.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the rosemary sprigs from the pot. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Rinsing the lentils before cooking helps remove any dirt or debris.
- For the best flavor, use fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme.
- A final squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens up the soup.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.