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Creamy Lentil Sun-dried Tomato Soup, the coziest bowl of winter soup. Make this all in one pot with a mix of garlic, shallots, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes, too. Add lentils, then make it creamy with a swirl of cream and melty parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese for a wonderfully cozy bowl of soup. It’s so delicious. And great for just about any night of the week!
Well, this is new for me. A lentil recipe! I have only a few on the site right now, but you really have to search for them. One of them is my coconut sweet potato lentil soup, which proved itself to be popular year after year. The others you can search for, mostof them are older recipes.
My family isn’t the lentil group. They don’t really love beans either, but I do sneak those in!
Lentils are not my day-to-day, but when the family is off traveling, and I’m left cooking alone. Then I make lentils!
My sister-in-law, Lyndsie, requested this recipe. She mentioned how much she loves lentil soup. She said she had just gotten back from the store and was going to make some!
So I followed her lead and made this creamy bowl the day after Christmas. It was very snowy and chilly out so this was just perfect with warm bread for dipping. I had it ready in way less than an hour too! It’s cozy and chock full of tomatoes and protein!
This one is definitely for all our vegetarian friends!
These are the details
Ingredients
- salted butter
- shallots
- garlic
- Italian seasoning
- tomato paste
- chili flaked
- broth
- red or green lentils
- diced tomatoes
- oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- cream – or you can use canned coconut milk, but I like cream
- parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley – or try fresh basil, that would be great too
Special Tools
You don’t need much for this recipe. Just your favorite Dutch oven or soup pot and the best wooden spoon you’ve got!
Steps
Step 1: cook the lentils
Start with some butter, shallots, and garlic. Get those cooking in your Dutch oven. Mix in some Italian seasoning.
I like to make my own blend with dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and sage. Sometimes I’ll add paprika too.
Next, mix in the broth and lentils. I use either red or green. Add the diced tomatoes. Now simmer the soup until the lentils are soft.
Step 2: add everything else
This is basically the final step. Mix in the jar of chopped/sliced sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and parmesan.
Let the soup cook until it’s creamy and steamy! It will smell pretty delicious at this point!
Step 3: serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh parsley. You can definitely add parmesan on top, too. It will melt and be so yummy.
Then what you serve with this is important. At the very least, you’ll need crusty, warm bread for dipping. I love the Whole Foods ciabatta.
Or make grilled cheese, just like you would in middle school. Soft bread, cheddar slices, and butter. That will be scrumptious!
One last tip
If you’re looking for a freezer meal, freeze the soup once it’s complete. Then, when you’re ready to serve, thaw the soup in a pot and add an extra cup of water to help thin it out if needed.
Finish cooking as directed – then serve! Super easy!
Looking for other easy winter recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Crockpot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
One Pot Buffalo Chicken “Helper”
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole
One Pan Autumn Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Easy Southern Style Baked Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Cheese Stuffed Pasta Bolognese Bake
One Skillet Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Bake
Lastly, if you make this Creamy Lentil Sun-dried Tomato Soup, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Creamy Lentil Sun-dried Tomato Soup
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 294 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (see note)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- chili flakes
- 4 cups broth
- 1/2 cup red or green lentils
- 1 can (14 ounce) diced tomatoes
- salt and black pepper
- 1 jar (8 ounce) sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup cream (or canned coconut milk)
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- 1. Melt the butter with the shallots and garlic in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the Italian seasoning. Cook until the shallots begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the tomato paste and chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in the broth, lentils, and diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until the lentils are soft. 2. Add the sliced/chopped sun-dried tomatoes, the cream, and parmesan, stirring until creamy and steamy, 5-10 minutes 3. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh parsley. Highly recommend warm, crusty bread for dipping. Or go for a grilled cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
Italian Seasoning: Mix 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 teaspoon dried sage. Store in a sealed container.
This post was originally published on January 22, 2025
This soup is not only easy to make it, the taste is INCREDIBLE! I will be making it on repeat here on out. I used a can of coconut milk in place of the cream and cut the parm down to 1/2c. Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Cris:) I am so glad to hear this soup was a winner, I appreciate you giving it a try! xT
We LOVED this soup! Also added some veggies and cooked grilled cheese sandwiches for a delicious, meatless meal. This recipe is a keeper, for sure!
Thanks so much, Sandy! So glad to hear this soup turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xT
Any recommendations on a way to add some meat?
Hi Carly,
Cooked, crumbled sausage would be a nice addition. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Really hearty and flavorful soup. I added carrots, pancetta, spinach and upped the lentils. Came out amazing. Great winter dinner.
Hey Nora,
Wonderful! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xxT
This soup is delicious! Comforting!
Hey Julie,
Amazing! So glad to hear this recipe was a hit, I appreciate you making it! Have the best week:) xT
Great flavor – and it came together quickly! My husband & I really enjoyed this one.
Thanks so much, Emily!! Love to hear this soup turned out nicely for you. Have the best week! xT
I added bacon and deglazed with a splash of white wine and then added kale with the coconut milk. Amazing soup, we will definitely add this to our rotation!
Thanks so much, Clare! So glad you enjoyed this soup and thanks for sharing what worked well for you! Have a great Sunday! xT
Hi Tieghan,
I made your lentil tomato soup and it was very flavorful. I like your idea of adding sun-dried tomatoes and I used that oil to cook the shallots and garlic. I added carrots and kale as we had some to use up. And I added more lentils… I used red and green lentils as that’s what we had in the house. Instead of using cream, I pureed chickpeas and added that. That made the soup a little thicker and creamy. Your soup hit the spot with my family, especially with this cold weather we’ve been having in Upstate NY. I love your recipes and the stories behind them. Thank you so much for sharing this one! It was very easy to put together!
Hey Sue,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it turned out nicely for you! Happy Sunday! XxT
This was delicious and very easy to put together. I would agree there is plenty of liquid to add more lentils.
Hi Lynn,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this soup, I love to hear that it turned out well! xT
This soup was good and I would make it again. Next time I would increase the amount of lentils. It was more of a tomato soup – which is always comforting. I made bread which rounded out the meal perfectly. My daughter said it would be delicious with a grilled cheese sandwich – she’s right!
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! love to hear this soup was a winner:) Have a great weekend! xT
Super easy indeed! Made this for dinner last night and it was tremendous. Followed the directions exactly- was perfect.
Thanks !
Hey Mike,
Awesome! Love to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback! XxT
You did a nice job with this recipe! It was delicious.
Hey Pam,
Yay!! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and your comment! xx
Is it dried lentils and do I need to soak them first
Hi Sheila,
Yes, it’s dried lentils. I did not soak mine, I just rinsed them. I hope this helps! xx
Absolutely delicious! Fantastic soup for the winter.
Hey Alicia,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for trying this dish, love to hear it was a winner! xxT
We all came down with influenza last week and I dragged my half-dead self to the stove and cooked this soup up. Boy was it worth the effort!! I made it in its full-fat glory dumping a whole container of sun-dried tomatoes and the oil into the soup – wow does it ever add a lovely flavour!! We couldn’t get enough of it, and it warmed my soul and gave me comfort through my illness. THANK YOU!
Hey Julie,
Thanks so much for making this recipe! Love to hear it turned out well for you:) Have the best week! xxT
Wonderful soup . I made several adjustments. Used dried Sun dried tomatoes rehydrated. Eliminated butter. Instead of cream or coconut milk I blended Cottage cheese . I also made the Italian seasoning per the instructions in the note
Hey Jackie,
Perfect!! Love to hear this soup turned out nicely for you. Thanks a lot for making it! xT