Sometimes we have to rely on our pantry stores to whip a meal up quickly. This Quick Pantry Lentil Soup is one of my go to meals (along my my Quick and Easy Dhal). I pretty much always have the ingredients in my pantry and it has saved me many times when I’ve been caught short on time and ingredients.
It’s quick and easy to make and is a warming, nourishing bowl of plant based goodness.
Take a look at the variations below the main recipes to adjust the recipe to suit your dietary requirements and taste.
Quick Pantry Lentil Soup
Serves: 4
This Quick Pantry Lentil Soup has basic ingredients found in your pantry, this delicious and nutritious soup will easily become one of your go to meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil – extra virgin
- 4 clove/s garlic – minced
- 1 onion/s – diced
- 1 stick/s celery – finely chopped
- 1 carrot/s – diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g diced tinned tomatoes
- 800 g can brown lentils – (or any lentil of your choice) rinsed, drained
- 500 ml stock or broth – your choice of chicken or vegetable
- ½ tsp sea salt – or to taste
- 50 g baby spinach – or kale or silverbeet
- 200 g full-fat natural yoghurt – to serve
Method
- In a medium size pot, add the olive oil, garlic, onion, celery, carrot and spices and saute for 4 minutes over a moderate heat.
- Now add the tomato paste, tomatoes, lentils and broth or stock. If using homemade broth add an extra ½ tsp of sea salt. Bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in the spinach and stir for 1 minute until it wilts.
Thermomix
- Start with chopping the garlic – 3 sec, speed 6.
- Then add the onion and celery and chop, 4 seconds speed 5. You can add in the carrot here too, but I prefer to dice it.
- Add the spices and olive oil and cook 4 minutes, 100, speed 1.
- Now add the tomato paste, tomatoes, lentils and broth or stock. If using homemade broth add an extra ½ tsp of sea salt. Cook 20 minutes, 100, speed 2.
Serve
- Divide between four bowls, and serve with a blob of yoghurt.
Store
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Make ahead
- Re-heat in a pot over a low heat until just hot.
Variations
Onion-free
Leave out or replace with a small bulb of fennel.Garlic-free
Leave out or replace with a tablespoon garlic oil.Dairy-free
Leave of the yoghurt or replace with coconut yoghurt.This is one of my go to meals in the cooler months. Love to receive your thoughts and comments too (if you could also rate this recipe I’d be extra appreciative).
Cyrina Simmons says
Amazing flavours and perfect for a cold winters night! I topped mine with coconut yoghurt and and sprinkle of chilli flakes
Georgia Harding says
Mmm, sounds just perfect, thrilled you enjoyed it and thanks for the 5?s G x
Jasmanne Matthews says
This was absolutely delicious! I’d been wanting to make this recipe for the last couple of weeks and I finally made it tonight…. SO GOOD! I added crusty sourdough bread too. Yum yum thanks heaps x
Georgia Harding says
So glad you enjoyed it Jasmanne, cheers for the 5 stars too. The Lemony Lentil soup has been another really popular pantry staple recipe if you haven’t tried it yet? G x
Gail Harris says
I made the quick pantry lentil soup and it was extremely simple to make and had a great flavour and the chilies added the punch it needed. I will make this again.
Georgia Harding says
So glad you enjoyed it Gail G x
Rebecca says
Wonderful recipe. Keep making and freezing. Have shared with friends numerous times! Thank you
Georgia Harding says
So glad you enjoy it Rebecca, it’s a nice easy one to keep coming back to for sure G x
Nic Starck says
Perfect for a super quick meat-free Monday. I added some grated pumpkin for extra goodness and finished with a splash of maple syrup. Will double next time for more leftovers!
Georgia Harding says
Yum, love your adaptations Nic, thanks for sharing them G x
Nicole Bartel says
Delicious
Georgia Harding says
Thanks Nicole G x
Cheryl Riding says
I have made this many times in the Thermo.. Ridiculously easy and very tasty
Georgia Harding says
So glad you love it Cheryl – its a great staple for sure G x
Suzanne Hart says
Wow! Simple, delish and adaptable! Another winner!
Georgia Harding says
Fabulous, so pleased it was a winner and thanks for the 5 stars too Suzanne G x
Lisa Hodge says
Made this a few times now. Exactly what I needed today. My 1yo rates out without complaint, 4 year old is curious but will eat a small bowl. Great for the time poor, budget concious meal. Thank you again for a wonderful easy meal.
Georgia Harding says
So pleased you and the kids enjoyed it, it is a good one to have on hand for sure G x