Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat a warming bowl of soup. And if you're in the market for a hearty, delicious, and healthy option, look no further than this Vegan Lentil Soup. Packed full of nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, this soup is the perfect way to satisfy your cravings while nourishing your body. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen...

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups brown lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
2 bay leaves
8 cups water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or more to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 43 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Place lentils in a bowl, cover with cold water, and pick out the broken ones that swim to the top. Drain.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, parsley, carrot, celery, 1 teaspoon salt, and bay leaves. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.

Pour lentils and 8 cups water into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook partially covered until lentils are soft, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir in mustard and red wine vinegar. Puree soup with an immersion blender until mostly smooth but some chunks remain. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

204 cal.

Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 408mg
Total Carbohydrate: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 14g
Total Sugars: 3g
Protein: 12g
Vitamin C: 16mg
Calcium: 56mg
Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 583mg

How to Make Vegan Lentil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

204 cal.

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