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Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe

Cozy up with our Vegan Lentil Soup, perfect for cold weather and rainy days. Pair it with crusty bread for an extra touch of heartiness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced leeks white and light green parts only
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots unpeeled
  • 1 quart vegetarian chicken broth*
  • 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups diced Yukon gold potatoes unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large Dutch oven or another heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the onions, leeks, celery, and carrots to the pot. Sauté for five minutes, or until golden.
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape any brown bits on the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the lentils, thyme, bay leaves, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook for 30 minutes on medium, covered.
  3. Add the potatoes and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Stir in the vinegar and sugar, then add salt to taste. Serve with warm bread and vegan butter.

Notes

  • *Substitute mushroom broth or vegetable broth if preferred.
  • Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, store the soup in portions in your freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to use.
  • To reheat, warm it on the stove over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the microwave. Heat it in a microwave-safe container, stirring occasionally, and continue heating until it's thoroughly warmed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 655mg (27%) Potassium 887mg (25%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2309IU (46%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 655mg 27%
Potassium 887mg 19%
Fiber 17g 68%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2309IU 46%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 5mg 28%

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