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Cozy Vegan Lentil Soup: Your New Favorite One-Pot Comfort Meal!

Best Vegan Lentil Soup for Meal Prep & Weeknights
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Get ready for the most comforting and flavorful vegan lentil soup you’ve ever tasted! This easy one-pot recipe features tender brown or green lentils simmered with a rich blend of aromatic vegetables, savory spices, and diced tomatoes, finished with fresh greens and a brightening squeeze of lemon. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal or delicious meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1.5 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed well
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or chopped kale
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste

Instructions

  • Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
  • Add Garlic & Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and dried thyme. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  • Combine Ingredients: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
  • Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Finish & Season: Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh spinach (or kale) and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Brighten with Lemon: Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  • Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious and hearty vegan lentil soup!

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, you can mash a portion of the cooked lentils against the side of the pot or use an immersion blender for a few pulses.
  • Adjust the spice levels to your preference. A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a nice kick.
  • Always rinse your lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any debris.
  • The soup thickens as it cools. You may need to add a splash of vegetable broth or water when reheating.

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