{"id":47111,"date":"2024-10-10T11:12:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T18:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/?post_type=recipes&p=47111"},"modified":"2026-01-02T08:41:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T16:41:22","slug":"very-best-lentil-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/recipes\/very-best-lentil-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediterranean Lentil Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lentil soup<\/strong> is the perfect vegetarian meal to cozy up with for fall and winter. It\u2019s hearty, healthy, and wonderfully filling thanks to its plant-based protein. And while there are many variations of lentil soup, this simple and vibrant Mediterranean version is extra special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why This Is My Favorite Lentil Soup Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to this lentil soup, remember\u2014simple doesn\u2019t mean boring. Oh no, this recipe is far from that! It’s packed with flavor and depth, just like this other red lentil soup<\/a>, or my vegetable soup, and classic chicken soup<\/a>. Sweet, slow-cooked vegetables, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, plenty of herbs, and warming spices all come together in a savory broth to create the best tasting Mediterranean lentil soup. But here\u2019s what else I love about it:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n