Introduction:
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of our Creamy Vegan Lentil Soup. This recipe from Quick Recipe is perfect for those looking for a comforting, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal. Packed with protein from lentils and made creamy with coconut milk, this soup is both satisfying and delicious. Ideal for a cozy night in or as a hearty lunch, this soup will become a family favorite in no time.
AuthorMeet P.CategoryVegan Gluten Free RecipesDifficultyIntermediateGather and prepare all your ingredients. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain them. Dice the onion, carrot, and celery, and mince the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced carrot, celery, and rinsed lentils. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric over the vegetables and lentils. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together to coat the vegetables and lentils with the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring that the vegetables and lentils are fully submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Once the lentils are tender, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
Stir in the coconut milk and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon to brighten the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.
Ladle the creamy vegan lentil soup into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Conclusion:
This Creamy Vegan Lentil Soup from Quick Recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will warm you up from the inside out. With its rich creaminess from coconut milk and the nutritional goodness of lentils, this soup is perfect for a wholesome meal. Try this recipe today and enjoy a bowl of comfort and health!
Ingredients
Directions
Gather and prepare all your ingredients. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain them. Dice the onion, carrot, and celery, and mince the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced carrot, celery, and rinsed lentils. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric over the vegetables and lentils. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together to coat the vegetables and lentils with the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring that the vegetables and lentils are fully submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Once the lentils are tender, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
Stir in the coconut milk and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon to brighten the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.
Ladle the creamy vegan lentil soup into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!