Hearty Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Name: Hearty Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed; 1 can diced tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

A cozy and bright bowl of soup that is packed with fresh vegetables and plenty of protein.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mediterranean· July 17, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

40 minutes

Total

50 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than a big pot of lentil soup on a chilly evening. This Mediterranean style version is a family favorite because it uses simple pantry staples and fresh lemon to make the flavors pop.

I love making this for a quick weeknight dinner. A quick tip is to stir in a handful of fresh spinach right before you serve it so it wilts just perfectly in the heat.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, which takes about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until it smells great.
4
Add the lentils, tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, and cumin to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover it.
6
Let the soup simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
7
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
8
Season with salt and pepper to your liking and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

💡 Tips

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. This soup actually tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld. You can serve this with a side of crusty bread or a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.

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