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Vegan lentil soup Recipe

Name: Vegan lentil soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (200 g) of green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 can (14.5 oz/ 411 g) of diced tomatoes, undrained; 4 cups (946 ml) of vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of paprika; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of dried thyme; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil; Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)

Cuisine Dairy-free Diet Gluten-free High-protein Vegan

How to make Vegan lentil soup ?

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Serve: 4

Ingredients for Vegan lentil soup Recipe

#	Ingredients
1.	1 cup (200 g) of green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
2.	1 large onion, chopped
3.	3 cloves of garlic, minced
4.	2 medium carrots, chopped
5.	2 celery stalks, chopped
6.	1 can (14.5 oz/ 411 g) of diced tomatoes, undrained
7.	4 cups (946 ml) of vegetable broth
8.	1 teaspoon (5 ml) of ground cumin
9.	1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of paprika
10.	1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of dried thyme
11.	Salt and black pepper, to taste
12.	1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil
13.	Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps of Vegan lentil soup Recipe

#	Steps
1.	In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
2.	Add the carrots and celery and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.	Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, and thyme. Stir well to combine.
4.	Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5.	Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
6.	Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.
7.	Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Tips:

To make this soup extra creamy, blend half of the soup in a blender and then return it to the pot before adding the kale.
You can also add other vegetables such as potatoes or sweet potatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Just reheat before serving.

This vegan lentil soup is not only delicious, but it is also packed with protein and nutrients. It is a perfect meal for a cozy night in or to pack for lunch. Enjoy!