Italian-Inspired Lentil Soup

Easy to make & super delicious. Perfect for dinner/super.

Amazing as ALWAYS!!!!!! How do you do it? Truly-Sadia, you’re amazing!!!!

Amazing as usual!! I would recommend adding more water if you add greens or want it more brothy (I ended up adding kale too and delicious but more like stew!

Delicious

Delicious 🤤

Such a delicious meal. Even my dad liked it, not a huge fans of lentils.

This soup looks amazing ! Any idea how to incorporate more greens in it ? Thank ! ☺️

PUL Team - Dec. 29, 2024, 7:18 p.m.

Hi there, Stéphanie! You can add a handful of spinach, kale, or Swiss chard toward the end of cooking for extra greens. Just stir them in and let them wilt for a few minutes before serving 😊

Simple soups are my favorite winter dinner. Swapped the Italian seasoning with paprika for a Spanish style and it was awesome. Crusty bread takes it over the top!

I initially made this recipe with the goal of having something healthy rather than expecting amazing flavors. I’m not typically a fan of lentils, so I was genuinely surprised by how complex and delicious this soup turned out! The flavors are rich and well-balanced, making it much more enjoyable than I anticipated. There is a generous amount of lentils, so I might use a little less next time, but overall, it's a hearty and satisfying dish.

I added double the veggies chopped into big chunks, a dash of cumin, a whole heirloom tomato sliced into wedges, a heaping teaspoon beef broth bouillon, and a tablespoon of red pepper flakes. So cozy and simple to make. and All the veggies and lentils were cooked perfectly. Definitely a new fav for me! Thanks PUL team 🫶🏻

PUL Team - Oct. 3, 2024, 5:40 p.m.

Woohoo! So thrilled to hear this, Mary, thank you 🫶

Very tasty soup, everyone loved it, kids and adults!

Such lovely flavor! Very little liquid but it was so enjoyable. I ate it with roasted butternut squash and steamed broccoli and I’m already looking forward to leftovers tomorrow! More than 2 servings, for sure

N B

Maybe not my wisest choice with this hot weather, but I loved this dish! There are a couple of similar lentil recipes like this one on the app, but I simply love the way you prepare and cook them! I really can't decide which of these I like more!

Super tasty, quick to make and healthy. I'm sure we'll be doing this recipe more often.

My kids and husband finished it all.. so simple yet so delicious

Perfect weekday recipe, quick, filling and very tasty! The vegan parmesan is a good addition!

Lovely! Just the right amount of flavour. Very hearty, yet not overwhelmingly filling. Two servings is enough for at least three, maybe a bit more for me.

According to my 16 month old granddaughter it is yummy. She not only ate her portion with gusto. When that was finished she wanted some of her mothers. Yet another great recipe for our toddler and us. The flavors are subtle but flavorful. I probably doubled the carrots. Probably next time I will reduce the lentils and replace it with mushrooms and soy ground to increase the nutrient profile and diversify the umami flavor. Thank you. P I’m gonna.

PUL Team - March 2, 2024, 10:38 p.m.

How adorable, Wallace! It's wonderful to hear your granddaughter enjoyed it. Your adjustments sound great for adding variety and nutrition. Looking forward to hearing about your next cooking adventure 🤗

My husband wants to cook more and we choose this recipe. This was so delicious!
I love you app. This is the best cooking app ever.

PUL Team - Feb. 20, 2024, 6:32 p.m.

Aw thanks for the support and lovely compliment, Jenn! Hugs to Oregon 🤗

I’ve been vegan a little over a year and something I notice in so many recipe comments is lots of “I added this…” or “I substituted …(multiple things)…” so I’m left wondering why they are commenting on your recipe when they totally remade it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Well, I made it exactly like you said and it was delicious!

PUL Team - Feb. 19, 2024, 9:58 p.m.

Hey Kimberly! So glad you enjoyed the soup! While modifications are fun to hear about for personal taste or dietary preferences, it's always refreshing to hear reviews for the original recipe 😃

Donna L - June 1, 2024, 3:20 p.m.

I almost always modify, according to what I have in stock . After all, “somebody“ made up the recipe to begin with. I have learned so many techniques from following the recipe directions, but when it comes to ingredients, I love the creativity. You might say, “To each her own.” 👌

alice marie - Aug. 23, 2024, 3:28 p.m.

Donna , same ! <3
Plus it might inspire others who hate dill or celery, say ..😅

So tasty and comforting and very easy to cook. Love it. The portions are larger than expected so I put some in the freezer as well.

The perfect dish for something cozy and doable on weeknights. I loved that the recipe includes leeks! I’ll definitely be making this again!

Yummy. My husband really loved this soup! I added a little less bay leaves.

Delicious and easy to make!

Very tasty! My 4 yr old granddaughter ate every bite....and she said that she didn't like carrots! Lol! Thanks so much! You make grocery shopping and cooking fun now!

PUL Team - Jan. 29, 2024, 9:21 p.m.

Aww we're so happy to hear, Sherry, love when little ones enjoy recipes 🥰 thanks for welcoming us into your culinary journey!

Like a hug from a nonna:) I added a bit more water as I like my soup a bit more brothy, but the whole soup comes together so quickly and easily - - perfection!

PUL Team - Jan. 17, 2024, 6:49 a.m.

Aww love that, Elyse, thank you! 🤗

Sooo goooooood. I used sweet potatoes and loved this soup so much

I added some vegan Worcester sauce and some chili flakes as garnish.
Sure was great without this, but I like some extra punch and heat.
Also, I substitutes the fresh tomatoes for canned crushed tomatoes.
5 stars

PUL Team - Dec. 14, 2023, 8:18 a.m.

Sounds like you gave it a flavorful twist! Thanks for sharing your experience, and we're thrilled you gave it 5 stars, Jonas 🤗

Really liked this, the 'make' feature made it super easy to follow along. I used spinach instead of kale as it's what I had on hand. I added some nutritional yeast too, and made a big batch so I could freeze some.

Next time, I'll probably add some garlic just because I love garlic. I think this would work well with cannellini beans instead of potatoes too so may give that a try. :)

PUL Team - Dec. 11, 2023, 2:29 a.m.

Does the "Make" feature make cooking so much easier?! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to share your experience with the soup, Krystle ☺️

So hearty and comforting! We loved it!

Could you substitute canned crushed tomatoes for the cherry tomatoes in this recipe?

PUL Team - Nov. 2, 2023, 6:26 p.m.

Hi Connor, you certainly can! The canned version might be a touch more acidic (less sweet) than using cherry tomatoes, so if you find the soup a bit tart, adding a tiny little bit of agave syrup or sugar should help to balance that out :) enjoy!

Connor - Nov. 2, 2023, 7:31 p.m.

Wow that is great to know! Thank you so much for the response!!

Loved this!!! Made a 5 serving size as I like to prep my work lunches in advance. Ended up having a large serving leftover which my other half had & he loved it. Way more flavor than I expected it to have for such basic ingredients. Recommend & I will make this over & over.

PUL Team - Oct. 26, 2023, 6:51 p.m.

Oh we're so happy that the soup was enjoyed, Dee! Love preparing work meals in advance too 🥰

This soup really surprised me. It is so savory and satisfying! Also not to mention, the two servings I made lasted me at least 4 days. I highly recommend this. The first time I made it I had leftover leeks and celery since It's hard to buy one at a time, so I chopped and froze them to use in another batch. Worked great! I will absolutely continue to make this and share it with my family and friends too.

PUL Team - Sept. 21, 2023, 6:43 a.m.

We're so thrilled to hear that the soup was a pleasant surprise, Connor! Your lucky family and friends 😜

Nice tasty hearty soup .  I modify the recipe by adding more carrots and celery. Would make it again!

Wow, I just made this. It was amazing! I added a few cut up sun dried tomatoes and lots of nutritional yeast on top. I made the two servings but got three in total.

Yummy! Tastefull and healthy!

This was delicious! A very nice surprise as I often find vegetable soups to be a bit bland. Will definitely make this again!

It was okay, I felt it was a bit lacking in spices and umami.

Very comforting!

Oh, it was so so good! Sometimes my soup recipes don’t get really tasty, but this recipe was very much enjoyed by both me and my husband! Thank you very much!

I chose 6 servings but it seemed to me that there’s much more

Very hearty and satisfying soup, a family favourite!