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Vegan Red Lentil Soup

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A simple, cozy, and comforting vegan red lentil soup that warms the kitchen and the soul, perfect for chilly nights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until soft, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, and paprika. Stir 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally until lentils break down.
  6. Use an immersion blender for a smoother texture, or leave it chunky. Stir in lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

For a spicier bowl, add red pepper flakes while sautéing the onion. If too thick after resting, stir in hot water or broth. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

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