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Lentil Soup

4 servings · 3515g/servingOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Yellow Onion110g1 medium
  • Carrots122g1 cup sliced
  • Garlic, raw6g2 cloves
  • Celery80g0.75 × 1 cup chopped
  • Olive Oil14g1 tablespoon
  • Lentils, dry192gcup
  • CHICKEN STOCK13440g14 × 1 quart (32 oz)
  • Turkey Chorizo - Jennie O85g1 link
  • White vinegar7.5g1.5 × tsp
  • Thyme1g1 teaspoon dried
  • Bay Leaves0.6g1 leaf

Estimated Cost

  • Yellow Onion (110g)$0.24
  • Carrots (122g)$0.31
  • Garlic, raw (6g)$0.16
  • Celery (80g)$0.35
  • Olive Oil (14g)$0.18
  • Lentils, dry (192g)
  • CHICKEN STOCK (13440g)$23.56
  • Turkey Chorizo - Jennie O (85g)$0.75
  • White vinegar (7.5g)
  • Thyme (1g)$0.16
  • Bay Leaves (0.6g)$0.48
Total (4 servings)$26.19(~$6.55/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 9 of 11 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    2. If using sausage, cook it until browned, 5-10 minutes, then remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    3. Drain excess oil from the pot.

  4. 4

    4. Add remaining oil, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, 5-8 minutes.

  5. 5

    5. Pour in broth and add thyme and bay leaf (if using). Return sausage to the pot if using. Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    6. Add lentils, reduce heat to low, and simmer 3-5 minutes. (Canned lentils are already cooked and will become mushy if cooked much longer.)

  7. 7

    7. Stir in vinegar if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 4 servings · USDA data

Calories532
Protein69g
Carbs50g
Fat7g
Fiber6g
Sodium7255mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.