Vegan Coconut Tomato Lentil Soup

We’re bringing again certainly one of my favourite, tremendous nourishing, plant-based soup recipes from January of 2020 however first, we should take a little bit journey down reminiscence lane from that point. I printed this glorious vegan coconut tomato lentil soup recipe proper after Sidney was born and it was good timing for all issues cozy!

“Whats up from our model new household of THREE! The previous few days had been a whirlwind (to say the least) as we welcomed Sidney Jude Bucciferro to the world on Monday, January thirteenth. Thanks all a lot for the properly needs, ideas and love — we so admire it!”

Now my candy boy is 2 years previous, and we’re a household of 4 because of Viggo. So loopy how rapidly time goes by!

ANYWAYS again to this heat and comfortable tomato lentil soup of my goals. I had been eager to make a brand new lentil recipe for some time as a result of my lentil Moroccan stew and coconut hen lentil soup are insanely scrumptious. Lentils are an incredible supply of plant-based protein and fiber, which makes them good for these of you trying to eat extra plant-based within the new 12 months. This scrumptious soup is straightforward to make proper in a single pot and the flavors are every little thing. Serve together with your fav sides and luxuriate in an exquisite lunch or dinner any day of the week!

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Substances in tomato lentil soup

This deliciously creamy tomato lentil soup is made with nourishing, easy components and packs loads of fiber & plant-based protein. To make this vegan lentil soup you’ll want:

• Lentils: I like to make use of brown or inexperienced lentils as a result of they have an inclination to carry their form in soups & stews (versus purple lentils), they usually pack 15g of fiber and 9g of protein per serving.
• Cozy spices: for this recipe, you’ll want cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, oregano, and a pinch of cayenne (in the event you’re feeling adventurous). It’s what I exploit to make selfmade sazon so the mix has a slight Hispanic flare with heat zesty flavors.
• Sofrito: in Spanish, “sofrito” means “sauce,” and it’s very conventional in relation to Puerto Rican meals. My model is a combination of garlic, onion, inexperienced bell pepper, cilantro and tomato sauce. Some do it with recent tomatoes and culantro, however that is how I usually make it.
• Crushed tomatoes: I really like the additional taste increase that fire-roasted tomatoes carry to the soup (no, they’re not spicy!), however common crushed tomatoes will nonetheless be scrumptious.
• Coconut milk: there’s one thing about soups simmered in coconut milk that I completely love. The coconut milk brings a slight sweetness paired with the entire spices and makes it so creamy. I might not suggest utilizing full fats because it’s a bit too thick.

Make this soup your personal

This vegan tomato lentil soup is, in fact, completely scrumptious as-is, however there are a couple of tweaks and additions you may make to customise it!

• Increase the veggies. Be at liberty to stir in some spinach or kale for some greens
• Add a kick of warmth. In order for you a spicy tomato lentil soup, keep in mind so as to add in that 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne (or extra), and high your bowl with a drizzle of sizzling sauce! The coconut milk would be the good steadiness, however you possibly can drizzle extra on high or add a dollop of greek yogurt to chill the soup off, too.
• Attempt extra protein. Whereas the lentils give this soup a lot of plant-based protein, you would additionally add cooked, floor turkey or hen for much more.

Don’t overlook this tip when cooking with lentils

Lentils are a complete, all pure meals, so the package deal might have some mud and grime in it. That is regular! Due to the “extras” that include a bag of lentils, you’ll wish to rinse them off and type out something that’s not a lentil earlier than cooking with them.

Do you prepare dinner lentils earlier than including them to soup?

Nope! The inexperienced lentils will prepare dinner proper within the broth and can add a pleasant thickness to this straightforward tomato and lentil soup. You don’t must soak them for this recipe both, simply rinse and type them as I discussed above.

Nutritious tomato lentil soup in 4 steps

That’s proper, this one pot vegan tomato lentil soup is SO straightforward to make and completely scrumptious.

1. Make the sofrito. You’ll begin by cooking down the onion, inexperienced pepper, cilantro and garlic. As soon as they’re tender, add within the sazon spices and crushed tomatoes. That is your sofrito!
2. Add the lentils. Stir within the lentils and coconut milk (save a little bit coconut milk for the highest!) and season the soup with salt and pepper.
3. Simmer it collectively. Carry every little thing to a boil, then scale back the warmth and simmer the soup till the lentils are smooth. The soup can be good and thick, but when it’s too thick to your liking merely add a little bit water.
4. Garnish & serve. As soon as the soup is cooked to your liking, serve it with a little bit coconut milk on high and a few recent cilantro. Try our fav sides under!

What to serve with this vegan tomato lentil soup

This tomato lentil soup is unbelievable by itself, however listed here are some extra scrumptious issues to serve it with:

• Toasty naan or pita bread as a result of they’re good for dipping and durable sufficient for all of these yummy lentils.
• Thick lower items of bread or a baguette would even be scrumptious.
• Fluffy quinoa or rice in the event you’d wish to take pleasure in it as extra of a stew! Attempt my superb coconut rice.

Easy methods to retailer and reheat this vegan tomato lentil soup

1. Within the fridge: this creamy soup will keep good in your fridge for about 1 week, although I doubt it’s going to final that lengthy! As soon as your soup is totally cooled, simply place it in an hermetic container (or a number of, in the event you’d wish to meal prep it). To reheat it, merely achieve this within the microwave with a microwave secure bowl, or be happy to reheat it on the stovetop.
2. Within the freezer: sure, this vegan tomato lentil soup recipe is freezer-friendly! Comply with the directions above, however as a substitute of putting the soup within the fridge simply put it in your freezer for as much as 3 months. To reheat, merely thaw the soup in a single day and reheat on the stovetop or within the microwave whenever you’re able to eat.

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I hope you take pleasure in this straightforward vegan coconut tomato lentil soup. If you happen to make it, please depart a remark under and price the recipe — I actually admire it! xo.

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats

This submit was initially printed on January sixteenth, 2020, and republished on February third, 2022.