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Vegan Lentil Chili
5 from 6 votes

Vegan Lentil Chili

Looking for a hearty, stick to your ribs, vegan soup? Well, this vegan lentil chili is just what you need! Made with lots of veggies, beans, and of course green lentils. This soup is perfect for cold winter days!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and diced, small
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1-1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 fire roasted diced tomatoes 15 ounce can
  • 3/4 cup green lentils
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste, crushed
  • 1 red kidney beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 great northern beans canned, drained and rinsed

Instructions

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  1. Add a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the olive oil and heat until it becomes hot, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. 
  4. Add bell pepper, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for an additional minute. 
  5. Next, add the vegetable stock and stir until the tomato paste has dissolved.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes, lentils, chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. 
  7. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. If your soup begins to look too dry, feel free to add more vegetable stock or water as needed. 
  8. Add the red kidney beans and great northern beans. Simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. 
  9. Serve with your favorite toppings and store any leftover chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Sodium 1134mg (47%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Sodium 1134mg 47%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 7g 14%

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