Lentil Vegetable Soup

Name: Lentil Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 carrot; 1 zucchini; 1 potato; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; Salt; Black pepper; 5 cups water or vegetable broth

🥕🥣 Fiber-rich lentils + fresh vegetables; hearty and immune-boosting!

Total: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 220 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: September 18, 2025

In short

Lentil Vegetable Soup contains 220 calories per serving: 10 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat. It takes 40 minutes in total and makes 4 servings.

About this recipe

This soup combines red lentils and seasonal vegetables for a light yet highly nutritious meal. With its high fiber and plant-based protein content, it keeps you full and supports digestion. Especially on cold days, it strengthens immunity. Suitable for both vegan and gluten-free diets.

Method

1
Chop the onion and garlic, then sauté in olive oil.
2
Dice the carrot, potato, and zucchini, then add them.
3
Rinse the lentils and add to the pot.
4
Pour in water or vegetable broth, season with spices.
5
Cook over medium heat until lentils are tender.
6
Blend the soup until smooth.
7
Sprinkle with black pepper and serve hot.

Tips

You can use less water for a thicker texture.
You can add lemon juice before serving for extra freshness.
You can serve it with yogurt for a lighter version.

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