HEARTY VEGAN LENTIL SOUP
A nourishing and hearty vegan lentil soup packed with vegetables and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Water or Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup water or 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2-3 carrots carrots (about 1 cup), diced
- 2 stalks celery ribs, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 lb baby potatoes, diced
- 1.5 cups dried brown or green lentils
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon curry
- 6 cups water or low-sodium broth (plus more as needed)
- 2 handfuls baby spinach or kale
- 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup parsley, chopped
Mineral salt & pepper
- to taste mineral salt & pepper
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, spices, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Stir in greens and lemon juice; cook for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
This soup is versatile and can be customized with your favorite greens or spices.