The Vegan Lentil Soup with Whole-Wheat Bread is a delicious dish. You will gain 320 kcal per serve. Preparation time for this recipe is 40 minutes. You can serve this recipe for occasions, events, family lunch, or dinner. We may also pair this Vegan Lentil Soup with Whole-Wheat Bread with salad, rice, flatbread, or toppings. The steps for this recipe are easy too. We will use red lentils, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, tomato, vegetable broth, cumin powder, turmeric, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and fresh coriander to make the soup. You will serve this soup with whole-wheat bread. Also, keep this recipe chilled in a closed dish for 4 days.
STATS:
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Course: Main
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Number of calories: 320 kcal
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Serving size: 1 bowl with 1 slice of bread
- Diet: Vegan
EQUIPMENT:
- Ladle
- Measuring cups
- Chopping board
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Big pot
INGREDIENTS:
SOUP:
- Half tsp turmeric
- 1 cup washed red lentils
- One tbsp olive oil
- 1 chopped medium onion
- Half tsp black pepper
- Two minced cloves of garlic
- 1 medium chopped carrot
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- One medium chopped tomato
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- One tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp salt
- One tbsp lemon juice
SERVING:
- Four slices of vegan whole-wheat bread
INGREDIENT NOTES:
RED LENTILS:
- Lentils are the main ingredient for your vegan recipe. When you cook them, they will become softer. Also, you will feel creaminess in your soup if you use them. Here, we mentioned red lentils, but as an alternative, use green lentils or yellow lentils too.
OLIVE OIL:
- We will use olive oil for cooking the vegetables. It also makes the taste of the vegetables richer. You will feel the flavor of your recipe get better from adding this ingredient. Add canola oil if you need an alternative choice.
ONION AND GARLIC:
- These will make the taste of your soup better. You will also get a better smell from using them. You may add garlic powder as an alternative option, too.
TOMATO AND CARROT:
- Carrots will give your soup nutrition. Also, you will notice the sweetness in your soup if you add it. Tomatoes will add a tangy flavor to your dish. It will maintain the taste of your soup as well. For tomatoes, you can add canned tomatoes for substitution.
VEGETABLE BROTH:
- You will not use water in your soup recipe, but add this flavorful broth. Using vegetable broth will give your soup a rich taste as well. Add water and a vegetable stock cube for another idea.
SPICES:
- Here, you will use black pepper for a little heat in your soup. We will also add turmeric to your dish for color. For alternative options, try using chili flakes or paprika.
LEMON JUICE:
- You will use lemon juice so your soup becomes refreshing. Also, the taste of your soup will get better from adding it. Use some vinegar if you need an alternative idea.
VEGAN WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD:
- This is the main serving with your soup in this recipe. Make sure that you add vegan whole-wheat bread just to be sure that there is no dairy in it. Use vegan brown bread or vegan flatbread for another idea as well.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will add olive oil to your pot and warm it over medium flame.
- Include chopped onion in it and cook till it gets soft.
- Then you will include garlic in it and cook for a minute.
- Now comes tomato and carrot to cook for 4 minutes.
- Next, add spices, broth, and lentils to mix properly.
- Boil this mixture and lower the flame after it so it simmers for 25 minutes.
- Mix it so that the lentils become softer and your soup starts to get thick.
- Finally, include lemon juice in the pot and mix again.
- Spread chopped coriander on your warm soup and eat it with vegan whole-wheat bread.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Onion Salad
- Green Salad
RICE:
- Steamed Rice
- Brown Rice
BREADS:
- Roti
- Vegan Naan
- Pita Bread
SIDES:
- Roasted Vegetables
- Grilled Tofu
- Baked Potatoes
TOPPINGS:
- Vegan Yogurt
- Chili Oil
- Fresh Herbs
TIPS:
- You have to add washed lentils so there is no excess starch on them.
- Also, keep on mixing the soup so it doesn’t stick to your pot.
- You can use water in your dish if it’s getting too thick.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Pour your soup into a tight box so it chills for four days.
FREEZER:
- Add this soup to separate tight dishes to make portions. Then you may freeze them for two months.
FAQs:
Can we use canned lentils in this soup?
- Yes, these will cook fine, but reduce the cooking time because they are already cooked.
How can we make this soup thicker?
- You can easily cook it for a longer time or crush the lentils for a thicker texture.
Can we eliminate oil from this recipe?
- If you want to skip oil, then use water to cook the vegetables.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calcium: 60 g
Calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 480 g
Net carbs: 38 grams
Potassium: 620 g
Total carbs: 45 grams
Protein: 14 grams
Vitamin A: 3200 IU
Fiber: 7 grams
Iron: 3.5 grams
