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Black Lentil Pasta Soup (Vegan Recipe)

Healthy vegan lentil soup with pasta, vegetables herbs, this is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. A hearty soup that the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup black lentils Beluga, 150 g, Note 1
  • 7 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram Note 2
  • 6 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher, to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 small bunch chives
  • red chili flakes optional

Instructions

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  1. Chop the onion and the garlic cloves very finely.1 onion + 2 garlic cloves
  2. Saute: Heat the oil in a soup pan and cook the onions and garlic for a few minutes until translucent. Add the lentils and stir for 1-2 minutes until the lentils are covered with a thin film of oil.¾ cup/ 150 g Beluga lentils
  3. Cook: Add the vegetable stock, bring everything to a boil, and cook until the lentils are almost done, observing the instructions on the packet of lentils.7 cups/ 1 ⅔ liter stock
  4. Chop: In the meantime, chop the tomatoes into small pieces and the green onions into small rings. Wash and finely chop the marjoram/oregano (if using fresh herbs) and the chives. Keep the herbs separated.2 large tomatoes + 1 bunch green onions
  5. Add vegetables: When the lentils are almost done, add the tomatoes, green onions, dried herbs, pasta, salt, pepper, and vinegar to the soup and cook until the pasta is al dente.6 oz/ 170 g pasta + 1 teaspoon dried herbs + ½ fine sea salt + ⅛ black pepper + 1 tablespoon vinegar
  6. Adjust: Add the chives and adjust the taste with more vinegar, salt, and pepper if necessary. Sprinkle with some red chili flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.1 small bunch chives + sprinkle of red chili flakes

Notes

  • French lentils du Puy can be used instead. They have a longer cooking time, check the packet's instructions.
  • Use a small bunch of fresh oregano or marjoram, if available.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 1594mg (66%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Sodium 1594mg 66%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 7g 14%

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