Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup brings together tender lentils, sweet carrots, and soft cabbage in a tomato-rich broth scented with basil, thyme, and a hint of curry. It tastes deep and comforting with gentle warmth and balanced acidity, perfect for cold evenings or a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with crusty bread or a sprinkle of cheddar for extra richness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 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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- 52
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the lentils in a stockpot or Dutch oven and add water to twice their depth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse the lentils, then return them to the pot.
- 2
Add the onion, celery, cabbage, tomatoes, chicken broth, carrots, and garlic to the pot, and season with salt, pepper, sugar, basil, thyme, and curry. Cook at a simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the desired tenderness is reached.
- Calories 146.09 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 7.9 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 27.57 g 10%
- Total Fat 1.82 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.41 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 728.41 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 7.95 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 10.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 143.59 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.18 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 899.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 70.36 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 27.16 mg Good Source 30%
- 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 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup is a Lebanese soup recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 146.09 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup?
- It is a Lebanese soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 146.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup healthy?
- Hearty Winter Lentil and Vegetable Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 146.09 calories and 7.9 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 728.41 mg (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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