Veggie Loaded Lentil Soup Recipe
This veggie loaded lentil soup is both flavorful and filling. It's the perfect light, yet hearty, recipe to make all winter long.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 533kcal
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cup carrots julienned, (about 1 1/2 inches long)
- 1 cup celery diced
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 10 cup low-sodium chicken broth OR vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp herbs de provence
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 tsp white vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup yellow split peas
- 1/2 cup green split peas
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 cup butternut squash cubed
- 1 cup potatoes cubed
- 1 cup celery root cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cup kale chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated or shaved, optional
In a large stock pot or Dutch-oven set over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the celery, onion and carrots, sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth, turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add the herbs, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, vinegar, split peas, and lentils. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Add the butternut squash, potatoes and celery root, simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the veggies and the peas/lentils are tender.
Place 4 cups of soup in a blender with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Pour back into the pot and stir to combine. Add chopped kale, parsley and parmesan, simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Cheese is totally optional but delicious!
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 1705mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 14772IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 7mg