Quick Lentil Soup with Garlic and Herbs
If your soul needs comfort but your schedule screams chaos, this Quick Lentil Soup with Garlic and Herbs is your delicious middle finger to takeout. It’s warm, fragrant, and brimming with robust flavor—like a cozy hug, but from garlic and parsley. No drama, no dairy, no prep marathon. Just lentils, herbs, and the kind of depth that makes you feel like you tried. It simmers while you scroll Instagram pretending to clean. Add toast, and boom—you’re practically a domestic goddess. No apron, no effort, all the earthy aroma. And yes, it freezes better than your ex’s heart.
Quick Lentil Soup with Garlic and Herbs
A bold, aromatic vegan lentil soup loaded with garlic, herbs, and cozy vibes. It’s fast, flavorful, and only mildly dramatic.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt or to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until slightly golden and questionable in a good way.
- Add garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant enough to annoy your neighbors.
- Toss in lentils, broth, water, thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick and turn into lentil cement.
- Once the lentils are soft, remove from heat and add lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in fresh parsley and stir dramatically like you’re on a cooking show.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with crusty bread or sass.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 14g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 28%
- Folate: 40%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Potassium: 20%
- Magnesium: 18%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Want it creamier? Blend half the soup and stir it back in like a boss.
- Love heat? Add chili flakes and a tiny power trip.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Garnish with lemon zest or vegan parmesan if you’re feeling extra.
- Great as a meal prep go-to when your life is chaos on toast.
