Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Are you ready for the best lentil soup you’ve ever tasted? Oh, boy, hang onto your spoons for this one!
This soup is packed with hearty greens, tender veggies, and those magical fiber-filled lentils that will keep you feeling full and happy.
Let’s dive into the details!
First, we’re going to make our soup base with some flavor-packed veggies. In a big pot or Dutch oven, heat up some olive oil and toss in your diced onion, carrots, and celery. Don’t forget a dash of salt and pepper! Sauté these veggies until they’re soft and smelling amazing.
Next up, let’s add some garlic, diced tomatoes, lentils, and a splash of vinegar. This is where the magic happens! Throw in some thyme and vegetable broth, and then let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are nice and tender.
Now, for the grand finale, let’s add some fresh kale leaves. Cook them until they wilt, and then it’s time to season to perfection. Serve this amazing soup with toppings like parsley, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Don’t forget a side of crusty bread for dipping!
There you have it, my lentil soup masterpiece! It’s a snap to make, and the flavors will make your taste buds jump for joy. Enjoy this soup in the comfort of your home, and don’t be afraid to get a little messy while you’re slurping it down.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh kale leaves
- Parsley, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a big pot or Dutch oven, heat up some olive oil.
- 2. Toss in diced onion, carrots, and celery with a dash of salt and pepper.
- 3. Sauté the veggies until they are soft and smelling amazing.
- 4. Add garlic, diced tomatoes, lentils, and a splash of vinegar.
- 5. Throw in thyme and vegetable broth.
- 6. Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are nice and tender.
- 7. Add fresh kale leaves and cook until they wilt.
- 8. Season to perfection and serve with toppings like parsley, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.
- 9. Enjoy with a side of crusty bread for dipping!
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