Damn Good Vegan Lentil Soup: A Comforting Bowl of Joy
This comforting lentil soup is vegan and packed with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a creamy texture if desired.
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, lentil soup, comforting, healthy