French Lentil Soup

Name: French Lentil Soup
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup green lentils, rinsed; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 onion, diced; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Earthy green lentils simmer with carrots, celery, and onion into a hearty, rustic soup that needs little more than a warm baguette.

45minTotal time

6Serves

EasyDifficulty

Frenchvegetarianvegan

Ingredients

Servings

Units

1 tablespoon
1 cupGreen Lentils
2Carrots
2Celery
1Onion
6 cup
1Bay Leaf
½ teaspoon
¼ teaspoon

How to cook it

6 steps

Step 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion, carrots, and celery.
Step 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the lentils, remaining vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the bay leaf.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning, then ladle into bowls to serve.

Nutrition per serving

187Calories

26.8gCarbs

3.2gFat

13.5gProtein

3.8gSugar

1,067mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.