Lentil Noodle Soup (Print)
Hearty soup with lentils, vegetables, and noodles in flavorful broth. Perfect comfort food ready in under an hour.
# What You Need:
→ Lentils & Grains
01 - 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
02 - 4 oz egg noodles or any short pasta
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 medium tomato, diced
→ Liquids
08 - 7 cups vegetable broth
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1 bay leaf
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and diced tomato. Continue cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant and tomato begins to break down.
03 - Add rinsed lentils, ground cumin, dried thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika, and vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are just tender but still hold their shape.
05 - Add egg noodles to simmering soup. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until noodles are al dente and lentils are fully cooked.
06 - Remove and discard bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.
07 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
- The lentils and noodles make it substantial enough to stand alone as a meal
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day as the flavors deepen
02 -
- The noodles will continue absorbing liquid as the soup sits, so you might need to add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers
- Different pasta shapes cook at different rates so start checking at the 6 minute mark
03 -
- Rinse your lentils thoroughly and pick out any small stones before cooking
- Taste your broth before salting since brands vary wildly in sodium content