Not Your Ordinary Lentil Soup

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Not Your Ordinary Lentil Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are slightly softened.
4. Add lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
6. Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh parsley.
7. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.