Name: Low FODMAP Lentil Soup Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil (for sauteing )

Since lentils are low FODMAP in servings up to 1 cup cooked or less, this low FODMAP lentil soup recipe is wonderful for IBS sufferers on a gut-healing journey! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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Materials

For this recipe, you’ll need the following:

Knife and cutting board (for slicing veggies)
Large sauté pan (f9r stovetop)
A large stockpot with cover and ladle

Ingredients

1-pound bag of lentils
8 cups low FODMAP broth of choice (I use bone broth!)
3 large bell peppers (any color – I use 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 green) – diced into small pieces
1 cup green parts of leeks, chopped/sliced thin
1 medium zucchini, sliced/diced into small pieces
24-32 ounce jar of low FODMAP pasta sauce of choice (I use Rao’s Sensitive Marinara*)
Extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil (for sautéing the veggies)

Lentils

Lentils are one of my favorite plant-based sources of protein in the legume category. They’re also one of the only types of beans/legumes allowed on the GAPS diet, which is very similar to the Paleo diet and popular among IBS sufferers.

You can use any type of lentils for this recipe (red, green, brown, etc.). I used raw lentils and cooked them in advance, but you could also get canned lentils as an alternative option if you’d like to skip step 1.

Are lentils low FODMAP?

According to the Monash University FODMAP App, cooked lentils are low FODMAP in servings up to 1 cup cooked.

Low FODMAP veggies

The veggies I use in this recipe are peppers, leeks, and zucchini – but you can feel free to add more or swap these for other alternatives.

Low FODMAP broth

You can use any kind of low FODMAP chicken, beef, or veggie broth for this recipe. It can be homemade or store-bought.

(I typically make all my soups with a bone broth, such as this gut-healing chicken stock recipe or FOND*.)

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How to make it (step-by-step)

There are really infinite ways to make a low FODMAP lentil soup – but this one turned out fabulous! (If you have issues with any of these ingredients you can always swap them out for others and just stick with the same template.)

Step 1: Cook the lentils

In a large stovetop pot, make sure to set aside plenty of time to cook the lentils according to the instructions on the package.

Then set them aside and refrigerate if not using right away.

(You can cook the lentils in broth or filtered/spring water.)

Should you cook lentils in bone broth?

Cooking lentils in a low FODMAP bone broth (instead of water) is an optional added bonus to help make them more digestible. However, bone broth is for everyone on a gut healing journey (despite the claims).

Disclaimer: If you’re prone to chronic diarrhea/IBS-D, tread lightly with bone broth! It is very high in glutamine which, in large quantities, can be difficult to digest and could worsen IBS-D /IBD symptoms. (Read more about the pros and cons of bone broth for IBS and leaky gut here.)

Step 2: Sauté the veggies

Using a large saucepan, sauté the sliced peppers, leeks and zucchini in olive oil over medium heat, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally as needed.

Step 3: Combine ingredients

Combine the cooked lentils, cooked low FODMAP veggies, and the low FODMAP tomato sauce in large stockpot.

Step 4: Cover and simmer

Cover and simmer your lentil soup ingredients together for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined.

Add extra broth or water if you desire a more “soupy” consistency.

Step 5: Serve immediately, or store and enjoy!

You can serve this lentil soup while it’s piping hot, or let it cool before storing it in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

How to store it

Refrigerate

I recommend letting the soup cool down a bit before transferring to Pyrex tupperware containers or mason jars.

Make sure the containers are airtight and sealed before refrigerating or freezing.

Freeze

You can also freeze this soup for up to 1 month.

If freezing, make sure to store this soup in plastic (versus glass) tupperware, since glass doesn’t hold well in the freezer. (I learned this the hard way!)

Recommended pairings and add-on’s

Enjoy your lentil soup with a side of toasted low FODMAP bread, low FODMAP crackers, or low FODMAP chips of choice
Top with some fresh sliced chives or scallions
Add some cooked rice into the soup, for extra carbs and sustenance
Add a sprinkle of freshly grated low FODMAP cheese (such as cheddar or parmesan)
Have it on the side with a low FODMAP sandwich