Low Calorie High Protein Lentil Soup
This high protein lentil soup is hearty, filling, and perfect for meal prep or easy weeknight dinners. Made with green lentils, vegetables, and broth, it delivers 35g of protein per serving and can be made with or without meat depending on your preference.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 1 ¼ cup dried green lentils
- 12 cups chicken bone broth or low salt chicken broth
- 4-6 fresh thyme sprigs
- ⅔ cup dried small pasta
- Optional garnishes - shredded parmesan and/or pancetta, olive oil drizzle
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes with their juices. Simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced.
- Stir in lentils, then add broth and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are nearly tender.
- Add pasta and continue simmering for 8 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
- Remove thyme sprigs, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Cook pasta just until al dente to avoid it getting too soft
- Swap broth types depending on dietary needs
- Add cooked meat for extra protein
- Let soup sit before serving for better texture
- Store leftovers properly for best flavor
Calories: 280
Protein: 35g
Carbs: 36g
Fat: 5g
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 35gFat: 5g
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