Best Lentil Soup Recipe

Serves 2

10 mins prep

20 mins cook

30 mins total

This is the best lentil soup recipe. Not only does it have all the nutritious benefits of lentils, but also is made with a herby broth loaded with fresh herbs.

2 servings

1 tbspolive oil

2leeks, light green and whites parts used, washed and chopped (discard the dark green parts)

3garlic cloves, minced

1 tspsalt

½ tsppepper

chili flakes

from one lemon

1 tbspvegetable stock paste

2 cupwater

540 mlcan lentils, could also use cooked red, green or brown lentils

For the herb broth

1 tbspolive oil

1 cupwater

1 cupfresh basil

¼ cupfresh dill

¼ cupfresh mint

thinly sliced radishes, basil and lemon zest for garnish

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In a blender 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup fresh dill and 1/4 cup fresh mint until well blended. Set aside this herb broth.

Add 1 tbsp oil to a soup pot. Once warm, add chopped leeks and saute for 5-6 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, chili flakes and lemon zest, cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in vegetable stock paste, 2 cups water and lentils. Then, stir in the herb broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced a bit. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Serve in bowls topped with thinly sliced radish, lemon zest and fresh basil.