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Our Favorite Lentil Soup {gluten free & vegan}

  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

The best lentil soup! This vegan lentil soup is one of our favorite healthy recipes. Perfect for anyone looking to add more plant-based protein and fiber into their diet. 


  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: American
  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 small yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (15 oz.) can diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cup French green or brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and a small pinch of salt and pepper and cook until vegetables are just soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add in the potatoes, thyme, oregano and paprika and cook another 5 minutes, stirring so the potatoes don’t burn but get just a little crisp on the outside.
  3. Add the tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, water, lentils and bring to a boil, then reduce heat a simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are very tender.
  4. Remove ~3 cups and place in a blender along with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and puree until creamy and smooth. Return back to the pot along with the vinegar and parsley.
  5. Stir together, then taste. Adding more salt/pepper as needed depending on the saltiness of your broth. Serve!

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