Best Lentil Soup (Vegan)

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5.0

258 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    257 kcal

  • Course

    Soup, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Lentil Soup (Vegan)

The best lentil soup recipe you’ll ever taste, this easy vegan dish comes together with simple steps for a hearty, nutritious soup that will have all your guests coming back for seconds and thirds!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic chopped
  • 4 whole carrots peeled and diced
  • 4 stalks celery diced
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp basil
  • 1 ½ tsp cumin ground
  • 28 oz fire-roasted tomatoes with juices
  • 2 cups lentils dry*
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups kale leaves thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • freshly shaved Parmesan for garnish optional
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Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions, stirring for 1 minute. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery for 2-3 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently.
  2. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes along with all the juices, and stir until well combined. Add the lentils and broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour or until the lentils are tender.
  4. Stir in the kale leaves and fresh lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 0.1mg (0%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Potassium 564mg (16%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2654IU (53%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Potassium 564mg 12%
Fiber 17g 68%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2654IU 53%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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