Lentil Noodle Soup (Printer-friendly)
Hearty soup with tender lentils, vegetables, and noodles in a spiced broth. Ready in 50 minutes.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
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. Cook 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 over high heat.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are just tender.
05 - Add egg noodles to simmering soup. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until noodles are al dente and lentils are fully tender.
06 - Remove and discard bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with additional broth if needed.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The lentils and pasta together create this incredible hearty texture that keeps you full for hours without weighing you down
- It tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or unexpected lunch guests
- Everything simmers in one pot, so you get maximum comfort with minimum cleanup
02 -
- The noodles will continue soaking up broth as they sit, so if you are making this ahead, stop cooking the noodles a minute early and add extra broth when reheating
- Smoked paprika is optional but it adds this incredible depth that makes the soup taste like it simmered all day
03 -
- Rinse your lentils thoroughly until the water runs clear, this removes any dust and prevents foaming while cooking
- Test a lentil at the 20 minute mark and if it is still crunchy, give it another 5 minutes before adding the noodles