Low in fat, high in protein and fiber Vegetable Green Lentil Soup is a perfect weekday lunch or dinner idea. Extremely simple, comforting and filled with all the nutritious ingredients.
Only basic ingredients are needed to make this soup recipe. Even better, is that you will possibly find most of them in your pantry! The stew is packed with carrots, onions, potatos, kale and lentils that provide all the vitamins and steady supply of energy. These small seed-like veggies are a superfood that is filled with the nutrients you need! They are considered one of the healthiest foods you can have! The fiber gives slow-burning energy that keeps you fueled up for longer. Just a bowl of this hearty vegetable green lentil soup will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
What I really love about this recipe is the fact, that it comes together so quickly. It requires just one pot and only simple ingredients you already should have on hand! The perfect amount of spices and nutrients will help you get through the coldest days. Go ahead and make this nutritional lentil soup either on a weekday or over the weekend so it can be enjoyed throughout the whole week!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1 medium onion, chopped, around 1 1/3 cup
- 1 medium potato
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
- 32 ounces vegetable broth
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1.5 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- himalayan salt, pepper
- 1/4-1 cup water (optional)
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions, sweet potato and saute around 2-3 minutes.
- Add in tomato paste, garlic, lentils, curry, cumin, thyme, chili flakes, salt and cook for another two minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, cover and cook until lentils are cooked through (around 30-40 minutes).
- Add kale, turn off the heat and let it stay covered for about 10 minutes. Add water if you'd like to thin the soup.
- Serve warm.
