French Lentil Soup with Bay & Thyme

Reviewed by admin · Updated May 24, 2026
  • 10 min prep
  • 35 min cook
  • 45 min total
  • 4 servings
  • Beginner

Smoky, herby, comforting. Pantry-only when you need it.

Ingredients

4
  • 1.5 cups french green lentils
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 6 cups broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig thyme

Method

  1. Sauté mirepoix in olive oil 8 minutes.

  2. Add lentils, broth, bay, thyme. Simmer 25-30 minutes.

  3. Remove herbs. Finish with red wine vinegar.

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