Lentil Soup

Warm up with this hearty and healthy vegan lentil soup! Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, it's perfect for building muscle or supporting weight loss goals. Simple to make, incredibly nutritious, and bursting with savory flavors that will satisfy your hunger and fuel your body.

Lentil Soup

Preparation

1
Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Set aside.
2
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
5
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and turmeric powder. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
6
Add the rinsed red lentils, diced tomatoes (undrained), and vegetable broth to the pot.
7
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. For a creamier soup, you can mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon or use an immersion blender for a few seconds. Serve hot.

Nutrational Values per serving

45
kcal
3g
protein
7g
carbs
1g
fat

Ingredients

  • red lentils 1 cup
  • vegetable broth 6 cup
  • carrot 2 medium
  • celery 2 stalk
  • onion 1 large
  • garlic 3 clove
  • diced tomatoes 1 can
  • olive oil 1 tbsp
  • ground cumin 1 tsp
  • turmeric powder 0.5 tsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
  • black pepper 0.25 tsp
vegan high-protein high-fiber low-fat low-calorie clean-eating gluten-free
Difficulty 1/3
Duration 35 Min