Name: Smoky Tomato Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika (or up to 2 tsp.); 28 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup green/brown lentils (uncooked); 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach (or kale); Salt/pepper to taste; Fresh basil or parsley for serving

Ultra-cozy tomato lentil soup that'll warm you from the inside out! Fire-roasted tomatoes & smoked paprika add a double dose of smokiness to this simple, satisfying meal.

Bowl of smoky tomato lentil soup with spoon

This Smoky Tomato Lentil Soup warms & soothes my soul. It combines a double dose of two delicious smoky flavors - fire-roasted tomatoes and smoked paprika. (You could even add chipotle if you're feeling extra smoky and don't mind the heat.)

I love that it comes together in just a few easy steps and only 8 simple, plant-based ingredients. I enjoy tossing in some nutrient-packed greens for good measure (and beautiful color) towards the end.

Ingredients for Tomato Lentil Soup

Onion
Garlic
Smoked paprika
Fire-roasted diced tomatoes (canned)
Vegetable broth
Green/brown lentils
Fresh baby spinach

This is a great recipe to customize to your taste. Try kale instead of spinach, add zucchini, brown rice, cooked quinoa, white beans, etc.

Bowl of vegan Lentil Tomato Soup with spoon

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5 from 7 votes

Smoky Tomato Lentil Soup

Cozy, hearty lentil soup that'll warm you from the inside out! Fire-roasted tomatoes and smoked paprika add a double dose of smokiness to this simple, satisfying meal.

AuthorKaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time50 mins

CategoryMain Dish, Soup

CuisineGluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings5 medium bowls

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika (or up to 2 tsp.)
28 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup green/brown lentils (uncooked)
1-2 cups fresh baby spinach (or kale)
Salt/pepper to taste

Toppings (optional):

Fresh basil or parsley for serving

Instructions

Dice onion.
In a stockpot over medium-high heat, add onion and sauté for about 8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method.)
Meanwhile, mince garlic.
When onion is translucent, add garlic and smoked paprika. Stir and cook 1 minute.
Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
Rinse lentils add add to pot.
Bring to a light boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Stir in spinach during the last couple minutes of cooking.
Salt/pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley before serving if desired.

Notes

Add another 1-2 cups broth to thin it out if desired. (This is fairly thick as written.)

No fire-roasted tomatoes? Simply sub regular diced. Or you can use one 15 oz. can fire-roasted + one 15 oz. can regular diced.

If you like things spicy, try adding another layer of smokiness with chipotle. Either chipotles in adobo or ground chipotle powder (be sure to start very small).

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 228 kcalCarbohydrates: 42 gProtein: 15 gFat: 1 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPotassium: 923 mgFiber: 18 gSugar: 8 gVitamin A: 2880 IUVitamin C: 22 mgCalcium: 101 mgIron: 6 mg

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Comments

Terri S.

November 17, 2019 at 3:36 pm

This is one of my favorites! Dreary gray (winter in fall!) day and I'm sick, unfortunately. I'm hoping the spices open up my sinuses 🙂 I do have a very spicy palate, so I always add chipotle chili's in Adobo sauce, along with the sauce. Super comforting right now, and even though it's sad to have to make your own soup while sick, it helped relieve my congestion by standing on my feet for the short time to make this. Hope to make it many more times this winter (and hopefully healthy) 🙂 Love all your recipes!

- Kaitlin McGinn
  
  November 18, 2019 at 9:42 am
  
  Aww hi Terri! Your sweet notes always make me smile 🙂 Really appreciate your kind words (and recipe rating - thank you!) Such a bummer to hear you've been under the weather. Hopefully this soup helped begin to turn things around. And I looove that you add chipotles in adobo for some extra smokiness!! YUM. Sending lots of happy, healing vibes your way - take care of yourself and feel better soon! -Kaitlin
  
Victoria

June 23, 2019 at 11:28 am

Thanks for this great recipe! Added a couple of splashes of sherry vinegar and some Beyond Meat plant-based sausage. So perfect and nourishing, even on a summer evening!

- Kaitlin McGinn
  
  July 16, 2019 at 9:51 am
  
  Hey Victoria! Ooooh LOVE your additions of vinegar and Beyond sausage - smart!! Thanks so much for sharing your adaptions and kind feedback! Thrilled you enjoyed it 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your summer! -Kaitlin
  
Shaneka

April 23, 2019 at 7:48 pm

I just saw this on Instagram and decided to make it tonight. This taste amazing and I have a whole pot to myself 😊😊😊

- Kaitlin McGinn
  
  April 25, 2019 at 9:13 am
  
  That's so great! Thank you for sharing!
  
chiranshi

March 15, 2019 at 1:00 am

I have never been a big fan of lentil soup, but i certainly am going to try your recipe, it looks divine !!

Lorie Spiess

February 23, 2019 at 6:07 pm

I loved this recipe! I added crushed red pepper flakes and for my husband shredded chicken!

- Kaitlin McGinn
  
  February 23, 2019 at 6:23 pm
  
  HI Lorie! So glad you gave it a try and enjoyed! Appreciate you taking the time to let me know 🙂 Hope you two have a beautiful rest of the weekend! -Kaitlin