# Jamie Oliver Lentil Soup

This hearty lentil soup is packed with tender lentils, fresh vegetables, garlic, herbs, and creamy white beans. It's a comforting, budget-friendly meal with a rich, savory flavor, perfect for lunch or dinner.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 45 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: British
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3/4 cup dried lentils
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 whole red onion, chopped
- 2 whole carrots, diced
- 3 whole celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices smoked bacon, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- vegetable stock cube (optional)
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- extra virgin olive oil (optional)

## Instructions

1. Chop the onions, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and chop the bacon, if using.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until lightly crisp.
3. Stir in the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Add the thyme and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
4. Stir in the rinsed lentils and pour in the vegetable broth or water. Add the stock cube if desired.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25–35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Add extra broth or water if needed.
6. Stir in the cannellini beans and simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
7. Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed.
8. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

## Equipment

- large pot

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DewW-8TDJ0j/?mdxt=MWJqajExZHdmemdtMw==
- Creator: Anti-inflammatory recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7ad3ca9f-7853-4c5d-833f-200bb59d2bb3
- Extracted: 2026-10-22

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