Of the zillion soup recipes I’ve been trying this winter, this easy lentil soup recipe is my favorite. I’m pretty sure I’ve said that about every soup recipe I’ve made, but I seriously love this one. The lentils are healthy and filling. It’s the perfect soup to make on a Sunday afternoon, and store in the refrigerator for the week to scoop out a cup for lunch each day.
What are the best kind of lentils to use?
Green and brown lentils tend to hold their shape when they are cooked in soup, and therefore they give the soup more texture. Red lentils tend to dissolve when they’re cooked in soup, giving the soup a more velvety, smooth texture. It’s up to you what you prefer! I used brown lentils for this recipe. All lentils taste pretty much the same, so there won’t be a difference in flavor if you use one over the other.
Easy Lentil Soup is a Healthy Soup Recipe!
One of the reasons I love this soup is because it’s light and healthy. This soup is Weight Watchers friendly too. One serving is almost 2 cups- 261 calories and ZERO Weight Watchers Blue and Purple Points (5 Green). I’ll be making this one again and again!
This Easy Lentil Soup stores nicely in the refrigerator for several days. Just keep it stored in a sealed container. Warm up as much as you want for individual servings in the days following preparation. If the lentils soak up too much of the broth, it’s okay to add a little more beef broth to the soup as it’s stored in the fridge.
Here are a few more recipes using lentils that you might enjoy:
Ham and Lentil Soup French Lentil and Roasted Beet Salad Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon Thai Green Curry Lentil Soup Lentil Soup with Balsamic Roasted Winter Vegetables
