Vegan Lentil Soup with Kale Recipe
If soup could file taxes and call out red flags, this one would be your new emotional support in a bowl.
Lentils show up like that one reliable friend—nutritious, drama-free, and full of fiber. Kale enters like a green goddess with zero chill.
Together, they simmer into a thick, cozy meal that hugs you better than your last situationship ever did.
This soup doesn’t need meat to be bold—it’s flavorful, filling, and practically does your gut health a favor with every spoonful.
Whip it up when you’re cold, tired, or just done with everyone.
Vegan Lentil Soup with Kale Recipe
A hearty vegan lentil soup bursting with earthy spices, leafy kale, and cozy vibes that’ll warm your soul and possibly your dating standards.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until nosy and translucent.
- Add garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until everything softens like your heart post-breakup.
- Toss in chopped tomato, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir like you’re stirring drama in a group chat.
- Add lentils and broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender and thriving.
- Stir in kale and cook for 5 more minutes. It’ll wilt down like your tolerance on a Monday.
- Squeeze in lemon juice. Taste. Adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt if you’re feeling salty.
- Serve warm in a bowl, ideally with crusty bread and zero responsibilities.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin A: 40%
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Folate: 35%
- Magnesium: 10%
💡 Notes & Flavor Tips
- Add chili flakes if your personality leans spicy.
- Swap kale with spinach if you like your greens a little less intense.
- A spoon of coconut cream adds a soft richness, perfect for your soft era.
- Let it rest for an hour—flavors deepen like your trust issues.
- This soup freezes beautifully, unlike your last situationship.
