Homestyle Lentil Soup for a Vegetarian and Vegan Diet | Easy Lentil Soup Recipe!

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▶️ RECIPE INGREDIENT LIST: (6 to 8 servings)

2 cups / 400g Brown lentils
water to soak the lentils

3 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion - 1 heaping cup / 150g - chopped
3 stalks of celery - 1 heaping cup / 150g - chopped
2 medium carrots - 1 heaping cup / 150g - chopped
1 medium red bell pepper - 1 heaping cup / 150g - chopped
5 cups (firmly packed) / 250g spinach - chopped
1/2 cup / 45g Parsley - finely chopped

6 cloves of garlic - chopped (2 tablespoons approx.)
450ml / 2 cups approx. - Strained tomatoes OR Passata OR Tomato puree
6 cups / 1500ml Water
2 teaspoons Oregano
2 teaspoons Thyme
(alternatively you can add dry Italian herb mix)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (OPTIONAL)
Salt to taste (I have added in total 2+1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil for garnish (I have used organic cold pressed olive oil)

(If you want to make a smaller batch cut the recipe in half)

▶️ METHOD:

Soak the brown lentils for about 5 to 6 hours or until tender. Once soaked well drain it and set it aside.

Heat a large pot (I have used a cast iron casserole). Add onion, carrot, celery, red bell pepper and salt and fry it on medium high to high heat (depending on the heat of your stove). Adding salt will help release water from the vegetables and help it cook faster so please don't skip this step. The goal is to brown the veggies as it will add a lot of flavour to this dish. It will take about 6 to 7 minutes. Once the veggies start to brown, add the chopped garlic and fry for another 2 minutes or so.

Add the strained tomatoes, lentil, oregano, thyme, cumin, cayenne, salt and water. Mix it well and cover the lid and bring it to a vigorous boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook it for about 1 hour.

After an hour, remove the lid. (check to see if the lentils are soft, if not cook it for a bit longer) and give it a good stir. Now increase the heat to medium high to high (depending on the heat of your stove) and bring it to a gentle boil.

Add the chopped spinach and cook it for about 2 minutes. Then turn off the heat. Garnish it with chopped parsley, ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Use a good quality olive oil as it will add to the flavour. Mix it well. Make sure to taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.

If the stew gets too think add some boiling water to thin it out. Do not use cold water as it will ruin the taste. This is a perfect recipe for meal prep. you can make a big batch of it and freeze it in portions to consume later.

▶️ IMPORTANT TIPS:

- If the stew gets too think after cooking, then add some boiling water to thin it out. DO NOT use cold water as it will ruin the taste

- if you do not have time to soak the lentils, just wash it well and cook it for longer but soaking it makes it easier for digestion

- This is a perfect recipe for meal prep so you can make a big batch of it and freeze it in portions to consume later

- if you want to make a smaller batch, cut the recipe in half

Enjoy!

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Thanks for watching the video Homestyle Lentil Soup for a Vegetarian and Vegan Diet | Easy Lentil Soup Recipe!

[Phaeton]

Just made it today! I've been cooking lentils for many years, but this recipe is the most delicious and full of flavours! Thank you so much!

[gracefrank]

I’m looking forward to trying this recipe, looks very good. I love this format of no talking with soft music in the background, awesome 💜

[kjh]

It’s such a simple thing but I never thought to put the strainer in the bowl while soaking the lentils…it makes straining the lentils easier. Thanks for the tip.

[terriwarner]

I really love your videos! No unnecessary talking, no annoying music, just lovely easy music and your recipes are really good! Thank you!

[mizread]

This looks great, thank you! I love that you don't use coconut milk or veg stock, like many other recipes. I also love your choice of veggies, and for once have all the ingredients! I'm newly vegan, and so happy to have found your channel 😊

[olesya]

So much appreciation for not chopping veggies in front of the camera., short, sweet and educational . Thank you.

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[kengaskins]

Done in a very classy way. Love the soft music, good equipment & utensils plus the no talking format. Your recipes tend to be more simplistic which I really appreciate. Thank you!

[Limma]

Oh my god, this is a fabulous stew! We made it yesterday, followed the instructions to the T (detailed ingredient list and method are much appreciated) and enjoyed it so much, thank you.

[cmsjean]

Exquisite production! Perfect recipe. Nutritiously superb. Love everything about how you make all your cooking so clear. Timing is impeccable. Thank you!

[nancye]

Watched this yesterday, again today, and made it tonight. Outstanding soup. 💯 out of 💯 Thanks!

[missdeal]

What a beautiful video. Love the music and the cooking sounds. Well done.

[hvalem]

This soup made me so happy. I ran out of spinach and brown lentils so I used collards and orange lentils. Flavors in the recipe were so good. Thank you for sharing!

[angf]

I love lentils and this is very close to what my mother used to make! My kind of cooking!!!! Thanks

[feldin]

I love the style of this videos...the relaxing music, nobody speaking, easy really enjoyed watching it!

[gloco]

Phenomenal!!! Love your recipe...I've been cooking Lentils for years and absolutely love them.

[anonyme]

Very nice recipe thank you for sharing
I’m vegan and I really appreciated that you share these recipes 👍🙏😊

[kessaann]

Your recipes look healthy and delicious. Can’t wait to try this.

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[mishu_km]

Hello! I wish I could share a pic of my bowl right now, just made this on a snowy winter day, it was the best thing ever! I added some lemon juice and tabasco sauce in the end of cooking. Thanks a lot and keep cooking!