Vegan Lentil Soup in 20 Minutes

Warm, hearty, and ready in just 20 minutes, this Vegan Lentil Soup is the ultimate plant-based comfort food for busy weeknights. Packed with protein-rich lentils, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach or kale, and seasoned with aromatic spices including cumin, paprika, and thyme, this one-pot recipe offers nourishing flavors in every bite. Simmered in a robust vegetable broth with diced tomatoes, it’s a quick and wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd, this vegan soup is naturally gluten-free and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a light side salad. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of brightness and enjoy a bowl of pure, soul-soothing goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup dry lentils (green or brown), rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups spinach or kale, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes with their juices.

Step 5

Add the rinsed lentils, ground cumin, ground paprika, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped spinach or kale and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, just until wilted.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasonings to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2033.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1450.4

Total Fat 27.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4430.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.7g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 80.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 606.6mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 5531.9mg	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: 15.9%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 63.0%