Best 5 Red Brown Lentil Soup Vegan Recipes

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Red brown lentil soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious vegan dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its vibrant red-brown hue, this soup is packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Whether you're a vegan looking for a delicious and satisfying meal or simply someone looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, this red lentil soup recipe is sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGAN RED LENTIL SOUP



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I made up this fusion recipe one night when my friend came over. It is a creamy, delicious soup.

Provided by LABELLECHEF

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pinch fenugreek seeds
1 cup dry red lentils
1 cup butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups water
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek until onion is tender.
  • Mix the lentils, squash, and cilantro into the pot. Stir in the water, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils and squash are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 80.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

VEGAN RED LENTIL SOUP (GLUTEN-FREE + EASY TO MAKE)



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This spiced Vegan Red Lentil Soup is a warm, comforting meal that comes together in just 45 minutes. It's full of flavor from ginger, garlic, and spices, with a luxuriously rich texture. It's perfect with a squeeze of lemon to brighten things up!

Provided by Rachel Conners

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1½ cups red lentils, sort and rinse before using
3 cups spinach or mix of greens, I used a "power greens" blend of spinach, arugula and baby chard
1 lemon, zest and juice
Lemon wedges
Microgreens

Steps:

  • In a soup pot, heat the avocado or olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the garlic, grated ginger, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt, and stir to combine and coat all the veggies in the spices.
  • Let cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant, and then add the vegetable broth, water, tomatoes, and red lentils. Stir and bring to a boil, then turn down and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the red lentils are soft. Taste, and add more salt to your tastes if desired.
  • If desired, puree half the soup to help make it creamier. You can also just leave it as is if you prefer a more broth-y soup. I pureed some of mine with an immersion blender.
  • Stir in your greens and let them wilt, and then add in lemon juice and zest. Serve with more lemon if desired (I recommend), and garnish with some microgreens!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Sugar 5.6 g, Sodium 875.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 13.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

VEGAN TURKISH RED LENTIL SOUP



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This delicious red lentil soup is super easy to make and full of flavor. It's vegan as well -- win/win! My dad combined a few different recipes over the years and this one was decidedly the winner. It's been made by many people throughout the family and is always met with great compliments! Cannot emphasize enough that you really need to use red lentils for this recipe as it's key to the taste. If you can't find them in your regular grocery store, they are always in stock at the nearest Indian food market. Best served with your favorite freshly baked bread!

Provided by Jet62879

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 sprigs fresh thyme
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 Turkish bay leaves
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups water
4 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 lemon, sliced into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, cumin, and bay leaves; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
  • Add vegetable broth, tomatoes, red lentils, tomato paste, oregano, remaining salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Cover partially and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very soft and falling apart, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Let soup cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Transfer 4 cups of soup to a blender; blend until smooth. Mix back into the saucepan. Stir in water. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with chopped parsley and a squirt of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1091.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

RED & BROWN LENTIL SOUP (VEGAN)



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I made up this easy soup recipe to use up some lentils and tomato paste in my pantry and the result was very warm and hearty. You won't believe how low-calorie and good for you this soup is! :)

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups vegetable broth (or stock)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup red lentil
1/4 cup brown lentils
1 teaspoon salt
3 dashes black pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix the vegetable broth and tomato paste together and bring to a low boil.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and lentils and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes or until most of the lentils have dissolved.
  • Add the lemon juice and spices, and stir well.
  • Add some water if the soup needs thinning (it most likely does, tomato paste gets thick).
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 616.3, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 11.5

VEGAN RED LENTIL SOUP



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This healthy vegan soup is made with protein-rich red lentils and fresh vegetables, like carrots, potatoes, and leafy greens. Fire-roasted tomatoes add depth of flavor. Serve this easy red lentil soup on its own or with a side of bread. It's perfect for soup season!

Provided by bri

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish     Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 lb yellow onions, diced ((about 3 cups))
2 carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
2 teaspoons cumin
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves ((or 1 teaspoon dried))
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
5 cups vegetable broth
12 oz yellow potatoes, diced ((about 2 cups, see note 1))
1½ cups dry red lentils ((rinsed and picked over))
1 (28 fl oz/796 ml) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes ((see note 2))
1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ((see note 4))

Steps:

  • Saute vegetables: Warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and celery, cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes to soften.
  • Add spices: Use a stirring spoon to push the vegetables to the edges of the pot. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the middle of the pot, then sprinkle cumin into oil. Once it starts to sizzle, add garlic, thyme, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes
  • Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and use a stirring spoon to loosen any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the potatoes and red lentils. Stir to mix. Cover with a lid, increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer with the lid slightly ajar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Finish and season: Stir in the tomatoes, then bring the mixture back to a boil (keep the lid slightly ajar and increase heat slightly). Once boiling, stir in the Swiss chard to wilt the leaves. Remove from heat. Add red wine vinegar. Taste and season with more salt if needed (see note 5).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 936 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. Red and brown lentils are both commonly used in this soup, but you can also use green or black lentils. Each type of lentil has a slightly different flavor and texture, so using a variety will give your soup more depth.
  • Don't overcook the lentils. Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and the soup will be less flavorful.
  • Add vegetables to your liking. This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can add any vegetables you like. Some other good options include potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and spinach.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Season the soup to taste. Once the soup is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices.

Conclusion:

Red lentil soup is a delicious, hearty, and healthy vegan dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal on a cold day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a vegan soup recipe, give this red lentil soup a try!

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