Vegan Lemon Rice Soup

Brighten your day with this cozy and refreshing Vegan Lemon Rice Soup—a vibrant twist on a comforting classic! This plant-based recipe features a rich medley of wholesome ingredients like tender short-grain rice, fresh lemon juice, creamy coconut milk, and nutrient-packed baby spinach, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth. Infused with aromatic garlic, fresh dill, and a hint of zesty lemon zest, this soup strikes the perfect balance between creamy and tangy. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s an easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or a light, nourishing lunch. Serve it up with crusty bread for dipping, and enjoy a dish that’s as bright and uplifting as it is hearty and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 0.75 cups short grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, add the rice and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Cover the pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.

Step 7

Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the soup, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Stir in the baby spinach and coconut milk, allowing the spinach to wilt and the soup to heat through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Season the soup with salt and black pepper according to taste.

Step 10

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh dill.

Step 11

Serve the soup hot, garnishing with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2159.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1158.0

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4767.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.1g
Protein 34.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 630.1mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 3506.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 55.8%