Lentils Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
Total Time: 45–55 minutes
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Number of Servings: 4
Calories & Macros per Serving: Varies based on ingredients used

Ingredients (5-Ingredient Base)

• 1 cup dry brown lentils (rinsed)
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cups bone broth

• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1–2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1–2 cups water (optional, to adjust thickness)

Optional Add-Ins (Use What You Have)

Vegetables
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1–2 cups kale, chopped (stems removed)
• 1–2 potatoes (white or red), chopped
• 1 zucchini, diced

Flavor Boosters
• 2–4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½–1 teaspoon cumin
• ½–1 teaspoon onion powder
• Pinch of cinnamon

Liquid Options
• 1 can (14–15 oz) crushed or diced tomatoes

Instructions

1. Prepare everything first.
   Rinse lentils under cold water.
   Chop all vegetables into medium pieces so they cook evenly.

2. Build the base flavor.
   Heat a pot over medium heat.
   Add olive oil and the chopped onion.
   Cook 3–5 minutes until soft.
   If using garlic, celery, or leeks — add them here and cook another 1–2 minutes.

3. Add the main ingredients.
   Add lentils, sweet potato, carrots, and bone broth.
   Stir everything together.

4. Bring to a boil.
   Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

5. Simmer.
   Lower heat, cover, and cook 30–40 minutes until:
   • Lentils are soft
   • Vegetables are tender

6. Add quick-cooking ingredients (optional).
   If using kale or zucchini, add during the last 5–10 minutes.

7. Adjust texture.
   Add water if too thick, or simmer uncovered if too thin.

8. Season and finish.
   Add salt and pepper to taste.
   Taste and adjust before serving.

Tips

• Lentils don’t need soaking — just rinse and cook.
• Bone broth adds protein and flavor.
• Sweet potato thickens the soup naturally.
• Mash a few lentils for a thicker texture.
• Tastes even better the next day.
• Freezes very well.