Protein Lentil Soup Recipe
Protein Lentil Soup Recipe saves chilly evenings when comfort food cravings demand warmth and emotional reassurance tonight.
You simmer lentils vegetables and herbs together because nourishing meals deserve bold personality always.
This soup delivers protein comfort confidence proving vegan cooking easily handles unpredictable weeknight chaos everywhere.
Protein Lentil Soup Recipe
Protein Lentil Soup Recipe combines lentils, vegetables, and herbs in a hearty vegan broth packed with protein.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dried brown lentils
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery, cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Stir in thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring soup to a simmer and cook 25 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 260Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 18g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Iron: 30%Folate: 45%
Vitamin A: 60%
Potassium: 18%
Magnesium: 15%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add lemon juice before serving.
- Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Blend partially for creamy texture.
- Serve with crusty bread.
- Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
