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Best Lentil Soup

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This Best Lentil Soup is a hearty, naturally creamy vegan soup made with pantry staples—lentils, vegetables, spices, and greens—brightened with lemon juice for a flavorful, comforting bowl.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

1 cup brown or green lentils

4 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 cups chopped kale or collard greens

1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, cumin, curry powder, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes.
  4. Add lentils, vegetable broth, water, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. Blend about 2 cups of the soup until smooth, then return it to the pot (or use an immersion blender to partially blend).
  6. Add chopped greens and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

  • This is naturally vegan and gluten‑free.
  • Blend more or less to adjust texture.
  • Spinach or chard can substitute kale.
  • For added protein, stir in chickpeas or nutritional yeast.
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months; reheat gently with extra broth if thickened.

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