Hearty Lentil Soup with Dehydrated Vegetables: Easy & Flavorful!

Warm, hearty, and budget-friendly—this lentil soup with dehydrated vegetables is a lifesaver when you need comfort food that practically cooks itself. Using shelf-stable carrots, onions, celery, and garlic, this recipe delivers rich flavor while saving time in the kitchen.

✅ Quick Answer: How do you make lentil soup with dehydrated vegetables?
To make lentil soup with dehydrated vegetables, rehydrate the dried veggies in boiling water, then add them with lentils, seasonings, and vegetable stock to a slow cooker. Cook on high for 4–6 hours until tender, resulting in a hearty, flavorful soup.

Best of all, it’s a reliable way to enjoy a wholesome, protein-packed meal whether you’re prepping for busy weeknights or stocking your pantry for emergencies.

Tasty Lentil soup in a square bowl, with a spoon

Slow Cooked to Perfection!

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Lentil Soup with Dehydrated Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. bag of lentils
  • 1/4 cup dehydrated carrots
  • 1/4 cup dehydrated onion
  • 1/4 cup dehydrated celery
  • 2 slices dehydrated elephant garlic
  • 2 cups boiling water (for dehydrated items) 
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt* and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups of vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon Marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon Oregano

Instructions

  1. Use the freshly boiled water to rehydrate the dehydrated items above.
  2. When they are sufficiently plump, put the veggies and their water in your slow cooker/crock pot.
  3. Make the vegetable stock (while the items rehydrate) and then let the stock cool down a bit so you don't shock your crock pot!
  4. Add the lentils—check for stones, and other foreign objects first! (I've been fortunate in not finding 'foreign' objects... but it's printed on the bag for a reason!)
  5. Add the seasonings and olive oil, and stir with a wooden spoon.
  6. Slow cook on high for a minimum of four hours.

*IF you need to add salt, do so, BUT be careful NOT to over-salt as the bouillon has salt in it.

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 8 servings
  • Calories: 175kcals
  • Fat: 3.5g
  • Protein: 14.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 38.7g
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Swap Dehydrated Veggies for Fresh: Easy Conversions

If you want to use fresh ingredients that you may have on hand, do this:

Carrots, onion, garlic, celery on a cutting board

Exchange the dry ingredients in the recipe, above, for these fresh ingredients listed below!

  • 1 medium carrot, washed, peeled, and diced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 a large onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 celery stalk, sliced
  • 1 slice of fresh elephant garlic, or 1 small clove of "regular sized" garlic

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Why This Lentil Soup with Dehydrated Veggies Tastes So Good

Cook in the slow cooker/crock pot on low heat all day—about 7 hrs—and you'll come home to a delicious ready-cooked meal! And you deserve it!

As an alternative to the brown lentils, try orange lentils! They taste just a little bit different and is a warmer-looking color than just seeing plain brown lentil soup.

I love making these easy soups because not only do they taste great, they are very filling, and are easy on the wallet. This huge batch of soup feeds six people, with a sandwich on the side.

When the soup is fully cooked, there will be no crunch to the lentils at all. They will simply melt in your mouth! Grab that slice of bread and butter too!

Have you seen our "Bake Your Own Bread" recipe?

You haven't? Well, here it is!

You won't believe how easy this bread is to make. Check out my photos on the Bake Your Own Bread page showing the different stages in the bread-making process via the link above.

Lentil Soup in slow cooker, at the start
Lentil Soup in the slow cooker - Done!

Your Lentil Soup with Dehydrated Vegetables Questions, Answered

What are the different kinds of lentils?

There are many different types of lentils, including brown, green, red, and yellow. Lentils are a type of legume that is high in protein and fiber. They are used in soups, stews, curries, and salads.

What are the different ways to cook lentils?

Lentils can be cooked in many different ways. They can be boiled, simmered, pressure-cooked, or baked. Additionally, lentils can be used in soups, stews, curries, and salads.

Interested in learning how to make curry? Read on!

Do I need to soak lentils before adding them to the slow cooker?

No soaking is needed for most lentils. Simply rinse and check for debris before adding to the pot. The long cooking time softens them perfectly.

How do I rehydrate dehydrated vegetables for soup?

Pour boiling water over the dehydrated veggies and let sit for 10–15 minutes. Add both the veggies and soaking water to your soup for maximum flavor.

Can I make this lentil soup on the stovetop instead of a slow cooker?

Yes! Just simmer the rehydrated vegetables, lentils, and stock in a large pot for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.

How long does leftover lentil soup last?

Store cooled soup in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

Thanks for joining me in the kitchen to make this hearty lentil soup with dehydrated vegetables. It’s filling, nutritious, and easy to prepare with pantry staples.

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