French Lentil Soup with Crispy Bread and Feta
French Lentil Soup with Crispy Bread and Feta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or meal prepping for the week ahead. This nutritious dish combines protein-rich green lentils, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of herbs to create a warm, hearty soup that’s both satisfying and delicious. Topped with crispy bread and crumbled feta cheese, every bowl offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Whether served at a family gathering or enjoyed as a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe guarantees to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried green lentils
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 4 ounces feta cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, lentils, and tomato paste. Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 30-45 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush bread slices with olive oil on both sides and bake on a baking sheet until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Serve soup in bowls topped with crumbled feta cheese, crispy bread pieces, and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg