HEARTY LENTIL SOUP
This Hearty Lentil Soup isn’t just nutritious; it’s also a comforting and delicious option. Slow simmered in a savory vegetable broth, with wholesome lentils and a medley of onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, and diced tomatoes. This large pot will keep you happy for days.
WHOLESOME & HEARTY
This hearty lentil soup is wholesome and delicious, with a focus on nutrient-rich ingredients like lentils, a rainbow of vegetables, and a flavorful vegetable broth.
SLOWLY SIMMERED TO BRING OUT FLAVORS
The secret to this hearty lentil soup lies in the gentle, slow simmering process, whether on the stove or in a pressure cooker. This method harmonizes the flavors and transforms the lentils into a delightful, tender texture.
Diced Veggies: Onions, Celery, Carrots, & Potatoes
Spices: Italian Seasoning, Paprika, Cumin, Salt & Pepper
Favorite Plant Based Sausage
Ingredients
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Hearty Lentil Soup
INGREDIENTS
Vegetables
- Drizzle Olive Oil
- 1 Large Yellow Onion
- 4 Ribs Celery
- ½ to 1 Bag Baby Carrots (16 oz bag)
- 2 Cups Baby Potatoes (or more to taste)
- 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Remaining Ingredients
- 2 Cups Green Lentils
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes (Large 28 oz)
- 2+ Cartons Vegetable Broth Carton (32 oz ea)
Optional
- 1 Package Plant Based Sausage (of choice)
Optional to Serve With:
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- Sriracha
- Nutritional Yeast
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare & Cook Veggies
- Heat generous drizzle of olive oil in 8 an quart stockpot over medium heatDrizzle Olive Oil
- Dice onion & celery, add to pot.1 Large Yellow Onion, 4 Ribs Celery
- Add minced garlic, mix well and cook about 5 minutes.2 tbsp Minced Garlic
- Meanwhile, chop baby carrots in half and dice baby potatoes.½ to 1 Bag Baby Carrots (16 oz bag), 2 Cups Baby Potatoes
- Add carrots and potatoes to pot, mix well and cook about 5 minutes.
- ☼You can add more of these ingredients to fill up the pot even more!
Add Seasonings
- Add all seasonings to the pot and mix well.1 tbsp Italian Seasoning, 2 tsp Paprika, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Black Pepper
Add Remaining Ingredients
- Add the lentils and tomatoes to the pot.2 Cups Green Lentils, 1 Can Diced Tomatoes (Large 28 oz)
- Add broth, start with 2 cartons and add more if necessary.2+ Cartons Vegetable Broth Carton (32 oz ea)
- Mix well bring to a slight boil and then turn down to simmer.
- Place lid with side vent open. Cook about 2 hours, mixing occasionally (scraping from the bottom).
- After cooking for about an hour, taste & adjust seasonings as desired (will likely need more salt) and add more broth to thin out, if necessary.
Prepare Optional Plant-Based Sausage
- While soup is simmering, dice sausage links and brown according to directions. Set aside.1 Package Plant Based Sausage (of choice)
Serve:
- Fill bowl with soup, plant based sausage, and optional toppings:Salt & Pepper, Sriracha, Nutritional Yeast
OPTIONAL INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS:
- This recipe works GREAT in a pressure cooker!■ Select sauté setting for veggies.■ Add remaining ingredients **BUT REDUCE LENTILS TO 1 CUP AND FILL BROTH ONLY TO MAX FILL LINE***■ Mix well, turn off the sauté setting, cover, and set the pot to pressure cook, high setting for 30 minutes (will take about 10 min to pressurize).■ After cooking, allow the pot to naturally depressurize for 15 min. Carefully turn the valve to venting. Remove the lid and mix well.
