Lentil Noodle Soup (Print Version)
A warming bowl featuring tender lentils, vegetables, and noodles in a flavorful broth. Ready in 50 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Lentils & Grains
01 - 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
02 - 4 oz egg noodles or 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 or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
→ 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:
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 and become fragrant.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and diced tomato. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent garlic from burning, until tomato begins to break down.
03 - Add rinsed lentils, ground cumin, dried thyme, bay leaf, and smoked paprika to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and stir well to combine all ingredients.
04 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until lentils are just tender but still hold their shape.
05 - Add egg noodles to the simmering soup. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente and lentils are fully cooked.
06 - Remove and discard the 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 accompany with lemon wedges for squeezing over individual portions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The noodles absorb all those aromatic spices so every bite is flavorful
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
- The noodles will continue absorbing liquid as the soup sits so it thickens up overnight
- Taste the lentils before adding noodles—they should be almost done since everything cooks together after that
03 -
- Rinse lentils thoroughly until the water runs clear to remove any dust or debris
- Reserve a handful of parsley to add right before serving so it stays bright and fresh