Get ready to indulge in the most epic lentil soup extravaganza of your life!

Today, we’re diving into the world of lentils, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more boring, bland soups!

This easy lentil soup is a total game-changer. It’s only 7 ingredients (excluding salt and water) and is simple to meal prep as a lunch or dinner recipe! It’s one of our top cheap and delicious healthy meal prep ideas.

Every year we go through a “lentil soup phase” where we eat the same soup on repeat because it’s easy, satisfying, and extremely economical. But we’ve just discovered the lentil soup that outshines them all: it’s only 7 ingredients, plant-based, perfect for meal prep, and extraordinarily delicious.

This lentil soup recipe is a simple matter of chopping vegetables, sautéing them, then adding lentils and simmering for 30 minutes. There’s no need for special equipment: just a pot and a few vegetables. You’ll be surprised at the hearty, delicious flavor: and it’s so satisfying and filling!

Here’s how to make it:

Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the celery, carrot, onion, and garlic and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.

Step 2: Add the water, lentils, cumin, and kosher salt. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.

Step 3: Taste and add additional salt as needed. Serve in bowls with finely chopped parsley or grated Pecorino Romano cheese, if desired.

This lentil soup recipe is so simple that once you try it, you’ll probably put it right into your regular rotation! It’s the ideal vegetarian dinner and plant-based or vegan dinner idea. It’s a great template recipe that you can use and then mix and match spices according to what you have on hand and what you’re craving.

This lentil soup recipe is ideal for meal prep because it tastes even better over time! We make up a big batch for the week and it stores well. It’s a great healthy dinner idea that’s vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free!

This lentil soup is more filling than most of our vegetarian and vegan dinner recipes, since lentils have a solid amount of protein. Add a salad and you’ve got a satisfying meal!

Soaking lentils is not necessary: they cook day of in just 30 minutes. It is more helpful to soak dried beans before cooking, which can shorten the cook time.

Yes! Lentil soup freezes very well. Allow the soup to cool completely, then store it in airtight containers in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.