Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup
Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup is warm and earthy, with tender lentils simmered alongside onions, carrots, and celery, then brightened by tomatoes, spinach, and a hint of vinegar. The oregano and basil add comforting aromatics while olive oil rounds out each spoonful. It’s a cozy bowl for weeknight dinners or prepping ahead for satisfying lunches.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in lentils, then add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
- 5
When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts.
- 6
Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 178.21 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.82 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 28.28 g 10%
- Total Fat 6.83 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 151.17 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 12.22 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 13.07 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 58.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.83 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 417.27 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 78.86 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 14.9 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Crushed Tomatoes, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 178.21 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Carrots, Dried Basil. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup healthy?
- Herbed Tomato Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 178.21 calories and 5.82 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 151.17 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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