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Lentil Veggie Soup (RECIPE)

Lentil soup is the quintessential plant-based-yet-normal soup. All types of eaters will like it, and meat is not missed because it’s comforting, hearty, flavorful and protein-y from the lentils.

By Jane S Sept 27, 2024

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Lentil Veggie Soup (RECIPE)

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced or chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cups cubed potatoes
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 c vegetable broth
  • 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes (or 5 TBSP tomato paste)
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional, at the end)
  • handful of fresh spinach, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Saute onion, carrots, and celery in a splash of water over medium-high heat in a large pot for about 5-8 minutes, until onions start to look transparent. Add garlic, potatoes, spices and salt and cook another minute.


  • 2. Add all other ingredients (canned tomatoes, lentils, and vegetable broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let gently simmer about 20 minutes, until lentils are soft. A gentle simmer helps the lentils not get too jostled and become mushy.

  • 3. Add spinach, if desired, and stir in until wilted. Add frozen peas, if using, to help it cool off.

  • 4. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Chopped fresh basil, pesto, a blip of balsamic vinegar or hot sauce on top is also delicious.

Enjoy!!


Servings : 4 
Ready in : 20 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish


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