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Easy hearty, healthy lentil soup, packed with fibre, vegan, gluten free and ready in under 1 hour! Dietitian approved and the whole family will love it!
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Hearty Lentil Soup (gluten free & vegan)

This healthy and fibre-filled lentil soup is so easy to make and is super satisfying to make during those chilly winter months.  Serve with rustic crusty whole grain bread (gluten free if needed) for a warming nourishing meal.

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword lentil
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soaking time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Author Fraîche Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry green lentils
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3/4 cup peeled carrots, diced
  • 3/4 cup celery, diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped (unpeeled)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 2 litres of vegetable or chicken stock (to make it vegan use vegetable stock)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and soak the lentils in water, at least 3 hours or overnight if possible. You can skip the soaking but they will just take about twice as long to cook.

  2. In a large heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the onion, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally   Add the garlic, carrots and celery, and cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables soften, stirring occasionally  Add the tomatoes and spices cook for an additional 5 or so minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down.

  3. Drain the lentils.  Add the lentils and stock, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes, until the lentils are soft. Do not over cook this soup as the lentils will disintegrate! Add salt and pepper to your taste and enjoy!