Dive into a bowl of warmth, comfort, and nutrition with our Luscious Lentil Love Soup. Packed with the goodness of lentils and a medley of vegetables, this soup is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a nourishing feast for your body. Perfect for cozy evenings, this soup will become a staple in your vegan culinary journey.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onions are translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.
Add minced garlic, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until the spices release their aroma.
Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and lentils. Give everything a good stir.
Add bay leaves, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Once the lentils are cooked, adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves.
Pour the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and enjoy your heartwarming meal!
Pro Tips:
- For a creamier texture, blend half the soup and mix it back in.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a tangy twist.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side salad.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onions are translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.
Add minced garlic, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until the spices release their aroma.
Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and lentils. Give everything a good stir.
Add bay leaves, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Once the lentils are cooked, adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves.
Pour the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and enjoy your heartwarming meal!
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