Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on September 15, 2023
Vegan lentil soup is a delightfully comforting and warm meal. This nutrient-packed soup is filled with savory spices and tender vegetables.
Utensils Lunch
Globe New American
17
ingredients
8
steps
45
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1 tbsp
olive oil
1
large onion, diced
1
carrot, diced
1
red bell pepper, diced
3
garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp
tomato pate
1 tsp
grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp
coriander
1/2 tsp
crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp
cumin
1/4 tsp
turmeric powder
1 cup(s)
green lentils, dry
1
14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes
6 cup(s)
vegetable broth, plus more if desired
4 cup(s)
baby spinach
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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Directions 8 steps | 45 Minutes

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and carrot and sauté until softened, about 5-8 minutes.

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe: 
In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Step 2

Add the red bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe: Add the red bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Step 3

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe: Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4

Add the tomato paste, ginger, coriander, crushed red pepper, cumin and turmeric and sauté for 1 minute.

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe: Add the tomato paste, ginger, coriander, crushed red pepper, cumin and turmeric and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 5

Stir in the lentils, diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe: Stir in the lentils, diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
Step 6

Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the lentils are tender, but not mushy. 

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe: Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the lentils are tender, but not mushy.
Step 7

Stir in the baby spinach until just wilted. Add more broth if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. 

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe: Stir in the baby spinach until just wilted.
Step 8

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
285
FAT
6.6 g
PROTEIN
15.4 g
CARBS
44.6 g
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Jolee S.

Jolee

03 Oct 2022

This combination of spices is next-level. Such a great healthy and comforting meal.

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