Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes; 1 540-gram can of lentils, rinsed and drained; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup chopped fresh collard greens; juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 dash Tabasco; 1 tablespoon vegan parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 540-gram can of lentils, rinsed and drained
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup chopped fresh collard greens
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 dash Tabasco
1 tablespoon vegan parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in a large heave-duty pot over medium high heat. Add the onions and carrots. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add garlic, cumin, coriander, curry powder and thyme. Cook and stir for another minute.
3
Add tomatoes with the juice and cook for a few more minutes.
4
Stir in lentils, broth and water. Add salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
5
Add the chopped collard greens and cook for another 5 minutes, until vegetable is just softened.
6
Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice, Tabasco and vegan Parmesan, if desired.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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