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Let’s Make Some Smoky Lentil Soup!
This soup is creamy, vegan, and perfect for those chilly days. It’s packed with veggies, red lentils, coconut milk, and some great spices. Let’s get into it!
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Half an onion, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and minced
- 2 celery stalks, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin and turmeric
- 1 1/2 cups of rinsed red lentils
- 5 cups of vegetable broth
- One 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk
- 1-2 cups of fresh, chopped spinach
- 2 teaspoons of kosher salt (adjust to your liking)
- Juice of one lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper
- 2 teaspoons of honey (optional, but it’s a nice touch!)
- 6 pieces of flatbread, naan, or crispy socca (these are just suggestions for serving)
Here’s How to Make It:
- Heat up that olive oil in a large soup pot on medium heat. Add your onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until they’re nice and soft, about 5-10 minutes.
- Toss in your garlic, spices, and lentils. Give it a good stir and let it hang out on the heat for a minute so the garlic gets really fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring it to a simmer. Partially cover the pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes, giving it a stir once or twice.
- Now, add your coconut milk, spinach, salt, lemon juice, and seasonings. If you’re feeling it, drizzle in some honey and give it a few shakes of garlic powder, onion powder, and a couple grinds of black pepper.
- Serve it up with some flatbread for dipping. This soup is wholesome, colorful, and super tasty!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Enjoy your homemade Smoky Lentil Soup!
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