Best Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipes

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP WITH SPINACH - VEGETARIAN VERSION

Steps:

• Heat olive oil at medium-high heat.
• Add onions, carrots and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften (4-8 minutes).
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
• Stir in tomatoes, bay leaf and thyme; cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
• Stir in lentils, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until vegetables are softened and lentils have darkened *7-10 minutes).
• Uncover, add vegetable broth and water.
• Bring to a boil, cover partially, and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy (30-35 minutes).
• Discard bay leaf.
• Puree 3 cups soup in blender until smooth, then return puree to pot.
• Stir in spinach until wilted.
• Serve! (or place in plastic containers for work!).

VEGETARIAN MUSHROOM-LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallot slices and saute for 1 minute, then add garlic and mushrooms. Saute until mushrooms start to soften, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently so garlic doesn't burn. Add vegetable stock, thyme, and salt and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in lentils and sesame oil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Divide soup between 4 bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.

CREAMY VEGETARIAN LENTIL-MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onions, mushrooms, garlic, and celery till just slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart crockpot, combine the lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery& parsley.
• Stir in water, mushroom soup, and bouillon.
• Cover; cook on low 10 to 12 hours or high 5 to 6 hours.
• Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
• 4 servings.

CROCK POT VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except spinach in crock pot. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until lentils have cooked and soup has thickened.
• Stir in spinach and let sit, covered, a few minutes until spinach has completely wilted.

HEARTY VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In soup pot, sauté onion in oil until soft.
• Work minced garlic into 1 teaspoon of salt to form a paste and add to onions.
• Mix in tomato paste. Add celery, carrot bay leaves and parley. Cook 3 minutes.
• Add lentils, 2 quarts of water and 1/2 tsp of salt and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer 25-30 minutes till everything is tender.
• Stir in mustard and vinegar. Garnish with celery leaves and parsley if desired.

VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place first 7 ingredients in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer on low, partially covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Saute in olive oil and then add onions, garlic, celery, carrots and potato.
• Partially cover and allow to simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed.
• Blend until smooth with hand mixer.
• Add lentils.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and vinegar.

CROCK POT LENTIL SOUP (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Heat oil in non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until crisp-tender (about 3-5 minutes). Add garlic and saute, being careful not to burn.
• Combine this with remaining ingredients in a large Crock-Pot. Cook on Low 4 hours or on High 2 hours, or until lentils are tender.
• Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese and finely chopped roasted red peppers. You could also serve over or stir in your favorite pasta or rice.
• NOTE: For more crisp-tender texture, add the frozen veggies during last 30-60 minutes of cooking time. My kids don't like the taste of celery, so I chop it very finely so that it "disappears" in the soup.
• For Vegetarian you must use Vegetable Broth.

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 14 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender. Sprinkle with tofu, olives and green onions.

LOW FAT SPICY LENTIL SOUP (VEGETARIAN TOO!)

Steps:

• In large saucepan, combine ALL of the above; bring to a boil THEN simmer covered for 10 minutes.
• Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes; until soup thickens and lentils will soft.
• ENJOY!
• NOTE: If want a stronger flavour, can sauté everything except coriander in 2 tbsp of stock before adding to other ingredients.

SOUTHWESTERN VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil, sauté onion, carrot, and jalapeno, until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add garlic and spices and sauté 2 minutes.
• Stir in water or broth and scrape any spices that stuck to the pan.
• Stir in green chilies and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes until lentils are tender.
• Uncover and stir in bouillon cubes, if using, and sugar.
• Stir in spinach, zucchini, corn and olives. Bring to a boil and cook until zucchini is tender about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes, lime or lemon juice and salt to taste.
• Serve with desired toppings.

SPICY PUMPKIN & LENTIL SOUP! (VEGETARIAN TOO!)

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan and ADD onion, cook for 5 minutes until soft.
• ADD Mustard, Cumin, Tumeric and Chilli Powder, cook for 30-40 seconds after adding last ingredient.
• ADD Stock, Water, Pumpkin and Lentils, cover and bring to a BOIL.
• Reduce heat and simmer, partly covered for about 15 minutes until lentils are tender.
• Remove from heat and MASH until smooth.
• STIR through coriander.
• ENJOY!

VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Drizzle the oil in a warm stockpot. Add salt, carrots and onions. Cook on medium until soft. Add lentils and cook for a minute. Add diced tomatoes with green chiles and broth. Let simmer for 30 minutes, then add turnips and spinach.
• While it is simmering, combine the lemon zest, juice, garlic and cilantro. Add them to the soup. Let it simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve.

VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP SWEET POTATOES & SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until it turns translucent.
• 2. Add the carrots, celery and Serrano Chile and continue to saute for 5 minutes.
• 3. Rinse the lentils until the water runs clean. Add the lentils to the pot, dry spices and stir.
• 4. Add the diced tomatoes, the vegetable broth, bay leaves and stir.
• 5. Turn up the heat to bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the hear to medium; add the sweet potatoes and let it simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until it has thickened considerably and the lentils are tender.
• 6. Once the lentils have attained their desired softness and you are ready to serve, add the spinach. I prefer to add the spinach leaves whole, since spinach shrinks when its cooked, so chopping is not necessary.
• 7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary and stir. Remove bay leaves and serve warm.
• 8. Enjoy my friends!

VEGETARIAN WINTER LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Slice each leek in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 4 sections.
• Chop leeks into small pieces.
• Place chopped leeks into a bowl of cold water and swish around to remove any grit or soil.
• Drain well through a sieve.
• Remove stems from kale and discard.
• Stack leaves on top of one another and slice crosswise into 1/2 inch wide strips; set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, heat oil.
• Add leeks and cook for 3 minutes.
• Crush tomatoes and add to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add vegetable broth and water and bring to boil.
• Stir in kale strips, barley, carrot slices, sweet potato cubes, brown and green lentils, thyme, salt, pepper and basil.
• Simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Spoon into individual soup bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• This soup freezes well in zip-lok bags, or plastic containers. Omit the parmesan cheese if freezing.

VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP WITH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add carrots, lentils, broth, bay leaf, cayenne, and 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Serve soup topped with croutons.

SOUTHWESTERN VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil, sauté onion, carrot, and jalapeno, until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add garlic and spices and sauté 2 minutes.
• Stir in water or broth and scrape any spices that stuck to the pan.
• Stir in green chilies and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes until lentils are tender.
• Uncover and stir in bouillon cubes, if using, and sugar.
• Stir in spinach, zucchini, corn and olives. Bring to a boil and cook until zucchini is tender about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes, lime or lemon juice and salt to taste.
• Serve with desired toppings.

VEGETARIAN SAVORY LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Wash lentils and place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
• Saute the garlic, onion, scallions and celery in 1/3 cup water until soft. Add to the cooked lentils along with the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste and mustard. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Continue to simmer for 1 hour more, covered for a souplike consistency; uncovered for a gravylike consistency.