This Vegan Lentil Cream Soup is a hearty plant-based soup which tastes delicious and is full of nutritious ingredients! I use red lentils in this soup as they boil down to a really creamy thick puree. Did you know that not only are lentils easy to cook, but they are packed full of protein, iron, fibre and vitamins. It’s no wonder I try to incorporate them in as many weekday meals as I can.
This soup can be made in a one pot and will feed the whole family. Simply add the ingredients in stages and cook the vegetables before adding the lentils and stock. Once the lentils have softened, blend the soup and serve with delicious fresh bread on the side.
To make this Vegan Lentil Cream Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.
Cook the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, parsley, red pepper in the pot for about 5 minutes
Add the paprika, cumin, dried mint, tomato and lentils. Stir well.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
Turn the heat down. Add the basil, chili pepper and bay leaf. Cover the soup and simmer until lentils are soft.
Blend the soup with a stick blender or food processor until completely smooth. Strain it through a sieve and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with dried mint, cumin seeds and sliced red chilli pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh bread.
This Vegan Lentil Cream Soup is a really wholesome vegan soup that will fill you up and keep you going. Try it out soon. Come back to leave a comment below.
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