Vegan Lentil Rice Soup Recipes

VEGAN LENTIL SOUP RECIPE (8 MAIN INGREDIENTS!)

Steps:

• Make sure to sort through and remove any debris from the lentils. Also, SOAKING THEM first makes these cook in just about 15 minutes!
• I chose to soak my lentils in a bowl filled with water for 2-4 hours because of better digestion. I have less bloating and tummy aches when I soak my lentils first, but this can totally be skipped if you don't want to soak them.
• Rinse the lentils thoroughly even if you soaked them or not.
• To a large pot, add about a 1/2 cup of water over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and carrots and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the carrots are almost fully tender.
• Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir for about 30 seconds to toast them and absorb any residual liquid left.
• Add the vegetable broth, the 1 cup of water and the lentils.
• Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover partially with a lid just letting a bit of steam escape and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender. PLEASE NOTE that since I soak mine for 2-4 hours first, they are beautifully tender by the 15 minute mark, but if you do not soak yours first, they make take twice as long to cook.
• Add the tomato paste and balsamic vinegar and stir through to heat another minute or so.
• Add the spinach if using and stir through just until wilted. Remove from the heat. Taste and add any salt and pepper if needed. This can vary due to the broth used. Top with red pepper flakes for a kick of heat (if desired) and fresh green onions.

VEGAN LENTIL & RICE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Sort and rinse lentils. Set aside.
• 2. Heat olive oil in the bottom of a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until for several minutes until starting to brown. In the last minute of cooking, add garlic, carrots and celery, onion powder and turmeric. Continue to cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• 3. Add lentils and 8 cups of vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer covered for about 40 minutes.
• 4. Stir in rice, greens and fresh, chopped parsley. Continue to stir until incorporated and greens are wilted.
• 5. Remove from heat, ladle into bowls and serve!

LENTIL RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat on the stove. Sauté the diced onion for 5 to 6 minutes until soft and translucent.
• Add the garlic, dried thyme and black pepper and sauté 1 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and cook another 5 minutes so they start to soften.
• Add the lentils, rice, tomatoes, coconut aminos and broth. Stir well. Bring to a boil, stir again, cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 to 40 minutes until the lentils and rice are tender, but not mushy.
• Add the salt, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.