Comments on: Best Lentil Soup

By: Margaret M Trebilcock

Margaret M Trebilcock — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:47:03 +0000

I use paprika instead of curry!

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:26:05 +0000

This soup is SO good

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:48:23 +0000

In reply to Mandi. Hi Mandi, yes you can use water instead of broth. You might find you need more salt. The red color comes from tomatoes, so it should still have color.

By: Mandi

Mandi — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:32:53 +0000

Can I substitute the broth for water and would it still come out red like yours? Also what type of seasoning adjustments would I need to make if I use water? Thank you!

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:10:50 +0000

Great and easy recipe!! I thought I’d share some modifications I ended up having to make
1. used red lentils
2. used crushed tomatoes
Because of 1 & 2 – skipped the blending step but still had a nice creamy consistency thanks to the softer property of the lentils and the puree of the crushed tomatoes
3. added celery because we had it
4. added some smoked chipotle for a little extra heat and warmth
Great combo of flavors for a warming and comforting winter meal – served with feta and pita and will return to this recipe for sure! Thanks Katie :)

By: Rachael

Rachael — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:08:57 +0000

In reply to Jeanne Wagner.

I am making this soup for about the 4th time today. I make it exactly as written and it is excellent. I think blending part of the soup is part of it’s magic. Today i only have spinach and not kale so we will see how it goes with this addition. I chopped a bag of spinach finely. I do think adding FRESH lemon juice is essential as well.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:49:14 +0000

In reply to Liana Glinyuk. Hi Liana, i prefer with green or brown lentils because red lentils cook so much more quickly and get softer. You can, but but reduce the cooking time and expect less toothsome lentils.

By: Liana Glinyuk

Liana Glinyuk — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:25:24 +0000

Thank you for the recipe! Can you make this with red lentils? :)

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:32:05 +0000

In reply to Jill. Hi Jill, what a happy accident. Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:28:12 +0000

In reply to carl carley. Hi Carl, I use store-bought broth often, or better than bouillon stock base (the plain vegetable one).