High Protein Vegan Lentil Soup
This hearty, protein-packed vegan lentil soup is full of wholesome vegetables, warming spices, and plant-based nutrition. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal any day of the week.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 cups dried green or brown lentils rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil or broth for oil-free
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes canned or fresh
- 2 cups spinach or kale chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon juice of
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, and bay leaf. Toast for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add lentils, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and greens (if using). Simmer 3 more minutes until greens are wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread or brown rice.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash some lentils with a spoon before adding the greens. Adjust spices as desired. Great for meal prep and freezes well.