Lentil soups are a favorite of mine, not just because they tend to be hearty, delicious, and easy to make, but also because there’s such a big variety of ways to flavor them! I’ve shared quite a few versions of lentil soup featuring different flavors at this point, including an Indian-inspired dal soup, a Mediterranean red lentil soup, and a classic lentil soup. For this French lentil soup I decided to make things super savory. We’re using flavorful fresh herbs to season this soup, and they pack quite a flavor punch. This recipe is perfect for those cold days when you’re craving some hearty, wintry comfort food. For a totally different flavor profile in a recipe featuring French lentils, check out my French lentil stew recipe, which features more salty and acidic flavors including tomatoes and olives.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Olive oil. You can swap this out with another high-heat oil if preferred. Vegetable oil, corn oil and coconut oil are all options. Onion. Carrot. Celery. Garlic. Vegetable broth. I used Better Than Bouillon in seasoned vegetable flavor, but feel free to use your favorite brand. French lentils. These may also be sold as French green lentils or Puy lentils. They’re a bit smaller than the more common brown lentil, and they cook up a bit firmer. Potato. We’re using a plain old russet potato, but yellow or red potatoes will work just fine. To really switch things up flavor-wise, you could even try using a sweet potato. Fresh herbs. We’re using fresh thyme and rosemary. I don’t recommend substituting dried herbs for this particular recipe. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper.
How It’s Made
The following is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. Scroll all the way down if you’d like to skip right to the recipe! Your French lentil soup is ready to enjoy. Ladle it into bowls and dig in!
Leftovers & Storage
Leftover herbed French lentil soup will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days, or in the freezer for about 3 months. Add a bit of water when reheating it if it has thickened up too much during storage.
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