Easy Peasy Lentil Soup

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vegetarian soup recipe
Making lentil soup reminds me of those days when I was living by myself in a tiny terrace house in Woolloomooloo, Sydney. I used to get home from work at about 6pm. As soon as I get home, I would chop up whatever vegetables I may have in the fridge, chuck them into a pot of boiled water, add some lentil, leave it to simmer and hit the shower. My shower and beauty routine that follows (I might elaborate further on this if I get any request from you readers but I’ll spare the details for now) usually takes about 25 minutes. So by the time I’m done, the soup is ready for me to enjoy on my couch, feet up on coffee table watching the evening news. Yup, those were the good ol’ days of living the carefree single life.

You would need:
(this portion serves 4 and you can add/omit any vegetables as you please. I would freeze some as quick meals for another day or bring the rest to work the next day)

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 can diced tomatoes  or 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 cup lentils
½ cup frozen green peas (optional)
2 litres water/vegetable stock
2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded Parmesan (to jazz it up)
Drizzle of balsamic vinegar (optional)

Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Add the lentils and mix to coat. Add the broth and stir. Add the thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, drizzle with balsamic vinegar for some tanginess, and enjoy!

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12 Comments

  1. Tamara Willis
    Tamara Willis on 23/03/2014 at 2:39 AM

    I love soup, especially on cool nights. I am pinning
    Dropping by from the Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party

  2. Tamara Willis
    Tamara Willis on 23/03/2014 at 2:39 AM

    I love soup, especially on cool nights. I am pinning
    Dropping by from the Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party

  3. Nibbles By Nic
    Nibbles By Nic on 24/03/2014 at 2:25 AM

    CONGRATS! Your Easy Peasy Lentil Soup is this weeks feature on MUNCHING MONDAYS at http://www.nibblesbynic.com! Please come again and spread the great news 🙂 Warmest, Nic

  4. Nibbles By Nic
    Nibbles By Nic on 24/03/2014 at 2:25 AM

    CONGRATS! Your Easy Peasy Lentil Soup is this weeks feature on MUNCHING MONDAYS at http://www.nibblesbynic.com! Please come again and spread the great news 🙂 Warmest, Nic

  5. MummyMOO
    MummyMOO on 24/03/2014 at 4:37 AM

    Hi Michelle!

    I LOVE home-made soups… and with the right ingredients, it beats canned soup any day!

    Thanks for linking up! 🙂

  6. MummyMOO
    MummyMOO on 24/03/2014 at 4:37 AM

    Hi Michelle!

    I LOVE home-made soups… and with the right ingredients, it beats canned soup any day!

    Thanks for linking up! 🙂

  7. Michelle Hon
    Michelle Hon on 24/03/2014 at 4:39 AM

    So true. Homemade soups are healthier, economical and so easy to make!

  8. Michelle Hon
    Michelle Hon on 24/03/2014 at 4:39 AM

    So true. Homemade soups are healthier, economical and so easy to make!

  9. Gaye Christmus
    Gaye Christmus on 16/05/2014 at 12:58 AM

    Hi Michelle – This looks delicious! I love an easy soup. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let's Get Real party.

  10. Gaye Christmus
    Gaye Christmus on 16/05/2014 at 12:58 AM

    Hi Michelle – This looks delicious! I love an easy soup. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let's Get Real party.

  11. Katerina
    Katerina on 13/06/2014 at 7:56 AM

    We make also lentil soup in Greece only with red sauce! this one looks fantastic! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!

  12. Katerina
    Katerina on 13/06/2014 at 7:56 AM

    We make also lentil soup in Greece only with red sauce! this one looks fantastic! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!