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Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup: 6 Comforting Spices

Vegan Spiced Lentil Soup
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A hearty and warming vegan lentil soup infused with aromatic winter spices, perfect for a comforting holiday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40-50 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, you can blend a portion of it with an immersion blender before serving.
  • Adjust spices to your preference.
  • This soup can be made ahead and reheats well.

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