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Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup Comfort in a Bowl for Every Home Cook

Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup: Comfort in a Bowl for Every Home Cook
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A classic, hearty vegan lentil soup packed with protein-rich lentils, vegetables, luscious broth, and simple, savory spices. The ultimate cozy one-pot meal for every season!

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, or omit for oil-free)

1 large onion, diced

2 carrots, thinly sliced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped)

6 cups vegetable broth (or water + 2 bouillon cubes)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon turmeric or curry powder (optional)

Salt & black pepper to taste

2 cups chopped spinach or kale (optional)

Juice of 1 lemon (or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5–7 minutes until soft.

  • Add garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, and turmeric/curry. Sauté 1 more minute till fragrant.

  • Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.

  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30–35 min, until lentils and veggies are tender.

  • Stir in spinach or kale; cook 2–4 minutes until wilted.

  • Turn off heat, stir in lemon/vinegar. Taste, adjust salt, and pepper as needed.

  • (Optional) Partially blend with an immersion blender for extra creaminess.

  • Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot!

Notes

  • Soup thickens on standing; add extra broth to reheat.

  • Swap veggies/herbs as desired.

  • Keeps 5 days in fridge; freezes beautifully.

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