French Lentil Soup (With Potatoes and Thyme)

Name: French Lentil Soup (With Potatoes and Thyme)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 medium carrots (chopped); 2 ribs celery (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced or grated); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup French green lentils (rinsed – sub brown or green lentils); 2 medium potatoes (Yukon gold – peeled and cut into bite-size pieces); 5 cups vegetable broth (reduced-sodium add more to taste); ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar (+ optional Italian parsley)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

French lentil soup is a simple, nourishing one-pot dinner with tender lentils, potatoes, and vegetables in a savory herby broth. It’s hearty, fiber-rich, and perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight meal.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:40:15 GMT