Vegan Lentil Soup
Vegan lentil soup is ultra-comforting, hearty, and satisfying! It comes together in one pot, making it perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large stockpot
- Ladle
- Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large carrots, diced
- 4-5 medium celery stalks, diced
- 6 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 Mexican bay leaves
- 3 cups dry green lentils, rinsed
- 14 cups vegetable broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
To serve
- Corn tortillas
- Hot sauce
- Cilantro
- Limes
- Avocado
- Vegan cotija cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium. Sauté the onions, celery, and carrots for 5-6 minutes, then add in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the veggies are softened.
- Mix in the cumin, paprika, and cayenne, then add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Give everything a good stir until it’s well combined.
- Bring the soup to a low boil and reduce the heat to simmer for 25-20 minutes until the lentils are tender and creamy.
- When the lentils are soft, season your soup with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust the other seasonings to your preferences. Happy eating!
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Notes
- Rinse the lentils: Ensure the lentils are thoroughly rinsed to remove any impurities. Also, check for any pebbles or small rocks to save your teeth!
- Soak the lentils: To reduce the cooking time, soak your lentils overnight in room-temperature water.
- Keep it simmering: Avoid boiling the soup for too long. Keep it at a gentle simmer so the flavors meld together.
- Spice balance: You can completely customize the spices. Start with less, then taste and adjust to your preferences.
- Broth quality: Opt for a high-quality vegetable broth or make your own.
- Garnish generously: Don’t skimp on the garnishes! They really elevate the soup.
- Make leftovers: We think this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen. Don’t be afraid of doubling the batch for leftovers.
- Adjust the consistency: For a thicker soup, blend a portion and mix it back in.
- Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.4g | Protein: 19.8g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1680.4mg | Potassium: 967.2mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 8.6g | Vitamin A: 7449.4IU | Vitamin C: 14.5mg | Calcium: 72.5mg | Iron: 6.3mg
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