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This simple red lentil soup is nourishing, rich, creamy and made with wholesome ingredients. Plus it’s vegan and gluten-free! Makes an easy weeknight dinner or a perfect warming holiday meal to share with friends and family. Stores well in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for 1 month. Makes great leftovers!
Charlotte is the Creative Lead at New Morning Market and a lover of all things plant-based! She loves spending time in the kitchen and creating nourishing meals that anyone can enjoy – whether you’re vegan or not!
Prep time: 10 min.
Cook time: 35 min.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive or coconut oil
- 1 medium sized leek, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed and sorted
- 1 large stalk celery, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 2-inch knob of ginger, finely diced
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1 15 oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 ½ tsp. cumin
- 1 ½ tsp. coriander
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced
- cilantro and lemon wedges for garnishing
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or pot over
medium-low heat. Add leek, celery and carrots and saute for about 5 min., stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Mix in garlic, ginger, spices and season with salt and pepper until fragrant (about 1-2 min.).
Step 3
Add lentils and stir for 1 min. Add vegetable broth, water, and coconut milk. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer gently for 30-40 min. or until lentils reach desired softness. Stir occasionally.
Add a bit more water if you prefer a more brothy soup.
Step 4
Once everything is tender, remove from heat. Add lemon juice. Garnish with a lemon wedge, fresh cilantro, or both!
Step 5
Serve over brown rice, with crusty bread, or a big salad!
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