Loaded with vegetables and flavor, this vegan vegetable lentil soup is perfect for a chilly night at home. This healthy, vegan, gluten-free, garlicky, lemony soup is easy to make and makes great leftovers. Make this soup again and again all winter long!
I first made this soup on a whim with what I had on hand in my kitchen and ended up liking it so much I’ve been making it on repeat this winter. The flavor combo is interesting, herbes de Provence + tomatoes with green chilis, in this loaded vegetable and lentil soup. I love how satisfying and nourishing it is. This large batch makes great leftovers and tastes even better the next day!
Ingredients for Vegetable Lentil Soup
Onions, carrots, and celery is a great base for this soup. The ratio is heavy on the carrots, which pair wonderfully with lentils.
Garlic is loaded into this soup, giving the soup a ton of garlicky flavor and nutrients.
Diced and Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chilis add heat and flavor to this soup.
Vegetable Broth serves as a base for the soup while also adding nutrients.
Herbes de Provence adds amazing flavor but if you have a hard time locating this spice mix you could also replace with an Italian spice blend.
Lentils are low in calories, rich in iron and folate and an excellent source of protein and add a mild earthy and nutty flavor to this soup.
How to Make this Vegetable Lentil Soup
For this straight forward soup recipe simple cook celery, onion, and carrots in olive oil for a few minutes, and then add in your garlic for another minute.
Add the rest of the ingredients, except the lemon juice. Bring to boil and then simmer, covered for about 35 minutes, or until the lentils are fully cooked.
Take off the heat, add a little lemon juice, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve drizzled with olive oil. It pairs wonderfully with buttered garlic toast or a side salad.
Vegetable Lentil Soup
Loaded with vegetables and flavor, this vegan lentil vegetable soup is perfect for a chilly night at home.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, about 1 1/3 cup chopped
- 6 medium sized carrots, about 2 1/2 cups chopped into half moons
- 6 celery stalks, about 2 cups chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, about 3 T minced
- 14.5 oz diced & fire roasted organic tomatoes with green chiles can be found at Trader Joe's
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 3 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- 1 cup uncooked lentils
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
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Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
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Add onions, carrots and celery and cook until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
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Add fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis, vegetable broth, lentils, herbs de Provence, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot with lid. Simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are fully cooked. If too thick add up to a cup of water.
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Take off heat and add freshly squeeze lemon juice. Stir to combine. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Drizzle a little extra olive oil on soup and serve with buttered toast or a side salad.
Recipe Notes
These are diced & fire roasted organic tomatoes with green chiles I used from Trader Joes.Â
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Such a hearty meal! Had a bunch of lentils we needed to cook up and this was the perfect way!
Glad it worked out for you Beth! Thanks!
The flavors of this soup are incredible! So healthy and satisfying, I’ll be making the all winter long. Thanks so much for sharing!
lad you liked it Angela, thanks!
I love vegetable soups. This looks delicious.
Thanks Erika! Soup makes a great lunch/dinner during winter!
Oh man, I love this soup. It reminds me how much I love lentils and need to use them way more often.
I know, I don’t use lentils enough either! Thanks Krissy!
Lovely color anf flavorful soup recipe. Perfect for weather here.
Enjoy! It is so nice with this chilly recipe!
Such a hearty and healthy meal looks good
Thanks Sadia!
Lentil soup is one of my favorite recipes to make in the winter and this recipe totally hit the spot! Love the addition of lemon too for some brightness and acidity – delicious!
Thanks Anjali, I’m glad you liked it!
Such a comforting and delicious soup.
Thanks Dannii!
Lentil soup is a hearty and filling dish that we love to enjoy whole year round. Thanks for reminding, I’d love to have such a delicious bowl like yours right now!
Hope you get to make it soon Alina!
This looks absolutely fabulous! There’s nothing better than a bowl of hearty, homemade soup!
I agree, Annie! Nothing beats warm soup with some buttered bread!
It’s healthy and a perfect soup for vegetarians! I love this dish, I’m sure the kids will love this.
A great option for vegetarians and vegan, enjoy Amy!
I love lentils. They are so yummy, filling, and good for you. Thanks for this veggie lentil soup recipe.
I love lentils too- they are so satisfying! Enjoy the soup, Scarlet!
I just found so many bags of lentils in my larder! We all love soup and the weather is snowy and cold, so perfect for this recipe!
Nice, hope you enjoy the soup Jacqui!
I’ve never seen fire roasted tomatoes in the stores here, but I see so many interesting recipes using it. This vegetable lentil soup looks like the perfect winter comfort food, and healthy too!
It adds a nice kick to the recipe! It would still be great with regular tomatoes if you can’t find fire roasted though.
I have so much lentil at home, I am going to give this recipe a try! Love the simple and good for you ingredients!
I hope you like it Joyce!
This is my go-to soup in the winter! It’s so hearty, healthy and flavorful! Can’t wait to try you recipe.
Thanks Lesli! Enjoy!
Omg this soup is speaking to me. Finally a soup that has plenty of vegetables but is still hearty! Can’t wait to make this for the week!
Definitely heavy on the vegetables, and you could probably add in some greens during the last step too! Enjoy, Alena!
Lentil soup with veggies – that’s my kinda thing. Love this amazing soup recipe.
Mine too, Sophie! Enjoy!
Yum! I bought a huge bag of lentils the other week with basically zero idea how to use them and I came across your soup! So comforting and delicious and perfect for the chilly weekend we’re having. I think we love lentils now, thanks!
So glad to hear this Mikayla. Enjoy!
This soup is calling my name! I love the garlicky flavor and that it will make leftovers for days to come.
I went a little crazy with the garlic but I love it that way too!
I love a good veggie lentil soup and this one looks amazing! Love the herbs you have used and the addition of lemon juice to sharpen it up. Can’t wait to make this!
Thanks Michelle, I hope you love the soup!
This looks so gorgeous and cozy! I love veggie meals, especially soups in winter!
Thanks Georgie!
Gosh !! That looks absolutely yum. Also, loving the layout of the blog, looks so playful with all that delicious food and bright colors
Thank you so much for your kind words Alisha!
Hearty healthy beautiful and delicious! I love lentils and I can’t wait to try this fabulous recipe!
Thanks Farah, I hope you enjoy the soup!
Yes to everything about this soup! I love lentil soup in the winter – it just warms you up from the inside out! I can’t wait to try your version this week!
It really is such a perfect winter recipe. Enjoy Anjali!
Definitely my kinda soup any time, any day. This will be on the table tonight for our vegetarian evening. Brilliant and thank you so much for the inspo.
You’re welcome, enjoy Ramona!
This is an amazing soup -I just love all the flavors in it and as an added bonus, it’s vegetarian!
Thanks Jenn!
This does look and sound delicious! Now would be a great time to freeze some of the garden fresh veggies I have.
That’s a great idea, Amy!
This soup is for my family, a soup lover! And we experiment with different kinds of soup recipes. I love your recipe and cannot wait to give it a try! I think we will enjoy it even this summertime. 🙂
Enjoy Irina, thanks!
There is so much flavor in such an easy soup. I can eat this all year long and not just for winter.
Same here! Thanks Anita
I am a big fan of lentil soup and veggies! I can’t wait to try this version in the winter! Yum!
Thanks Rika!