Vegan Spinach and Lentil Soup Recipe
You throw spinach and lentils in a pot like a woman who has better things to do than babysit a complicated meal.
You create comfort in a bowl that’s hearty, healing, and secretly smug about being healthier than your coworker’s sad desk salad.
You make something so cozy, it practically tucks you in and whispers, “You don’t need takeout tonight, girl.”
You build flavor with simple ingredients and zero drama—because your soup doesn’t gaslight you like your last situationship.
You serve iron-rich goodness with sass, warmth, and a spoon big enough to fight off seasonal depression and bad vibes.
Vegan Spinach and Lentil Soup Recipe
A cozy, protein-packed vegan soup loaded with fiber-rich lentils and nourishing spinach, perfect for chilly days and soul-level reboots.
Ingredients
Method
- Sauté the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add flavor: Stir in garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Let them bloom for a minute.
- Toss in lentils: Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Simmer it down: Lower heat and cover. Let it cook 25 minutes until lentils are tender but not falling apart.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted and gorgeous.
- Finish with flair: Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir, taste, adjust. Ladle it up and live your plant-based best life.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 16 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 35% DV
- Vitamin A: 90% DV
- Folate: 45% DV
- Vitamin C: 20% DV
- Magnesium: 18% DV
Extra Tips for a Legendary Bowl
- Add a pinch of red chili flakes if you like your soup spicy and scandalous.
- Swap spinach for kale if you’re feeling hardcore and leafy.
- Stir in a spoonful of tahini for richness no one saw coming.
- Double the batch and freeze leftovers—you’ll thank yourself mid-week meltdown.
- Serve with crusty bread because soup deserves carbs, just like you deserve rest and a second bowl.
