Creamy Quick Lentil Soup
You know those nights when you want comfort, but your fridge is emptier than your patience? This Creamy Quick Lentil Soup understands. It’s rich, smooth, and has all the cozy without the dairy drama. We’re talking silky lentils, fragrant spices, and that luscious texture—without a single cow involved. It simmers in one pot while you catch up on gossip or scroll endlessly. Bonus: it actually fills you up without guilt or mystery ingredients. Minimal chopping, major flavor, and no apron required. Basically, it’s the soup equivalent of sweatpants that still make your butt look good.
Creamy Quick Lentil Soup
A creamy, plant-based lentil soup made fast with pantry staples. Rich in texture, full of flavor, and entirely dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of half a lemon
- Optional: fresh herbs cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until it looks like it’s trying.
- Add garlic and sauté for another minute, because garlic is mandatory.
- Stir in lentils, broth, coconut milk, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring it all to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until lentils surrender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or carefully with a regular blender.
- Squeeze in lemon juice. Taste. Adjust seasoning like the boss you are.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a side eye.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 26%
- Folate: 35%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Magnesium: 20%
- Potassium: 18%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Want it thicker? Simmer longer.
- Prefer spicy? Toss in a pinch of chili flakes.
- No coconut milk? Use cashew cream or almond milk for a lighter twist.
- Pairs beautifully with bread, crackers, or your favorite bad reality show.
- Freezes like a dream for those nights you can’t even.
