Hearty Lentil Soup

• Callie Raphael
• December 11, 2022

Filled with vegetables and all made in one pot, this vegan lentil soup is super hearty and healthy!

 

Servings: 6

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

 

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup water or 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 – 3 carrots (about 1 cup), diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (6oz.) green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces (fresh or frozen)
• 1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes with juices, or 2 – 3 roma tomatoes diced
• 1 lb. baby potatoes, diced
• 1 1/2 cup dried brown or green lentils
• 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon curry
• 6 cup water or low-sodium broth, + more as needed
• 2 handfuls of baby spinach or kale
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• mineral salt & pepper, to taste

 

Method:

• In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, saute for 5 minutes. Add the paprika, curry, and cumin, saute 1 minute, or until fragrant.
• Add water, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, and liquids, give a good stir and bring to a boil, turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5 minutes before soup is done, stir in the greens. Add more water if needed, maybe up to 1 cup. Add lemon juice and season with salt & pepper.
• Ladle into soup bowls and top with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and squeeze lemon juice for an extra touch of brightness.