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    Vegan Lentil Soup

    Published: Nov 21, 2024 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Vegan Lentil Soup

    This vegan lentil soup is super easy to make, it’s so comforting, and packed with nutrients! It’s such an easy everyday recipe that is ready in just a little over 30 minutes. The perfect dinner for a cold day!

    Vegan Lentil Soup in two white and brown pots on a marble counter top

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    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients & Substitutions
    • How To Make This Recipe 
    • Tips & Tricks 
    • A Word on Lentils 
    • Storing 
    • Freezing 
    • Related Recipes
    • I Love To Hear From You!
    • Vegan Lentil Soup

    Why This Recipe Works

    If you’re looking for a comforting, healthy, simple, and filling meal, this vegan lentil soup is perfect for you! Lentils are a fantastic source of plant-based protein. Paired with potatoes, leek, and carrots, you’re getting a bowl full of vitamins and fiber that will leave you feeling full, nourished, and satisfied for hours. 

    This recipe is an old family recipe. My grandma and my mom have made it for years and I’ve always loved it! It’s super easy and only calls for very basic ingredients. 

    Especially in the winter, it’s one of our favorite soup recipes around here. It’s perfect to warm up on a chilly day. The leek provides this soup with tons of flavor and the combination of potatoes and lentils make it super filling. 

    The magic of this soup lies in its simplicity. You need only a bunch of basic, affordable ingredients and a little over 30 minutes. 

    The ingredient list is super short and you should be able to find all of the ingredients in any regular grocery store! It’s super budget-friendly! 

    This soup is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re cooking for your family, entertaining friends, or just meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is always a win. It’s also very kid-friendly and our kids can’t get enough of it. 

    Plus, the recipe couldn’t be much easier. You only have about 10 minutes of preparation, so it’s a great weeknight meal for busy days. 

    So grab your ingredients and get that pot simmering. You will love this recipe!

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    ingredients that go into this recipe on a marble countertop with labels
    • Lentils – you can use brown or green lentils.
    • Potatoes – use waxy potatoes like yellow potatoes, fingerling potatoes, or round white potatoes (unlike floury potatoes they maintain their shape)
    • Vegetable Broth – I use organic low-sodium vegetable broth. Or use my homemade paste for vegetable broth made with fresh vegetables and herbs. 
    • Onion 
    • Vegan Butter – or margarine. 
    • Flour – all-purpose flour. 
    • Carrots & Leek 

    How To Make This Recipe 

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    1. Step: Finely chop the onion. Peel the potatoes and the carrots and cut them into cubes.

    2. Step: Thinly slice the leek into rings and discard the root end. Place into a colander and rinse well. Rinse the lentils with cold water as well.

    3. Step: Place the lentils, the carrots, the leek, and the onion into a large pot and add the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. 

    4. Step: After 15 minutes of cooking time, add the potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes.

    a photo that shows you how to make this recipe

    5. Step: You could either just season the lentil soup with salt and pepper or add some kind of an easy roux to make it a bit thicker. If you decide to add the roux, melt one tablespoon of vegan margarine in a small pot. Then add a tablespoon of all-purpose flour and a pinch of nutmeg and stir well with a whisk. Cook for about one minute on medium heat. Add it to the lentil soup.

    Tips & Tricks 

    • To make the soup a bit thicker, I use an easy roux made of flour and vegan margarine. However, this step is totally optional. 
    • I like this soup best with freshly chopped parsley on top (it adds additional iron and vitamin c) and whole wheat buns or bread on the side. 

    A Word on Lentils 

    I like to use either brown or green lentils. They both work great, so you can choose the kind you like or just use the ones you already have at home.

    Brown and green lentils hold their shape really well while they thicken the soup at the same time. This makes them perfect for lentil soup! Red or yellow lentils don’t work for this recipe as they become very soft and mushy. 

    Storing 

    Properly stored in the fridge in an airtight container, this soup will last for about four to five days.

    Freezing 

    You can easily freeze this lentil soup as beans and legumes freeze really well. You can freeze it for up to five to six months in a freezer container.

    Just make sure to let the soup cool down completely before you freeze it. Also try not to overcook the vegetables (especially the potatoes) if you plan on freezing the soup later on.

    a bowl of vegan lentil soup with a hand holding a spoon with soup over the bowl

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    I Love To Hear From You!

    I hope you like this vegan lentil soup as much as we do around here.

    If you give it a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Vegan Lentil Soup in two white and brown pots on a marble counter top with a spoon and bread on the side

    Vegan Lentil Soup

    This vegan lentil soup is super easy to make, it’s so comforting, and packed with nutrients! It’s such an easy everyday recipe that is ready in just a little over 30 minutes. The perfect dinner for a cold day!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Entrée, Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 38 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 368kcal
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils
    • 1 small onion
    • 1 stalk of leek
    • 2 carrots
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 2 medium potatoes
    • salt, to taste
    • black pepper, to taste
    • 1 tablespoon vegan margarine (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
    • 1 pinch of nutmeg (optional)
    • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    • Finely chop the onion. Peel the potatoes and the carrots and cut them into cubes.
    • Thinly slice the leek into rings and discard the root end. Place into a colander and rinse well. Rinse the lentils with cold water as well.
    • Place the lentils, the carrots, the leek, and the onion into a large pot and add the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
    • After 15 minutes of cooking time, add the potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes.
    • You could either just season the lentil soup with salt and pepper or add some kind of an easy roux to make it a bit thicker. If you decide to add the roux, melt one tablespoon of vegan margarine in a small pot. Then add a tablespoon of all-purpose flour and a pinch of nutmeg and stir well with a whisk. Cook for about one minute on medium heat. Add it to the lentil soup.
    • Add chopped parsley right before serving. 

    Notes

    • I like to use either brown or green lentils for this recipe.
    • Red lentils don’t work as they become very soft and mushy once cooked.
    • Properly stored in the fridge in an airtight container, this soup will last for about four to five days.
    • This recipe freezes well. You can freeze it for up to five to six months in a freezer container. Just make sure to let the soup cool down completely before you freeze it. Also try not to overcook the vegetables (especially the potatoes) if you plan on freezing the soup later on.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 1225mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5760IU | Vitamin C: 17.1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 9.1mg
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    1. Susan

      March 08, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      I made this soup last night and the family and I really liked it. So easy and filling!

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