Vegan Vegetable Lentil Soup

Vegan Lentil Soup

Konnichiwa! To all the readers, food lovers and aspiring chefs. Today Chef Miko is going to share with you a great vegan dinner recipe. It is 'Vegan Lentil Soup', it is hearty, flavorful & packed with protein and fiber. So, grab your aprons and let's get cooking.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil                          1 Tbsp
• Ground Coriander               1 Tsp
• Ground Cumin                   1 Tsp
• Ground Cinnamon               1/2 Tsp
• Smoked Paprika                1 Tsp
• Turmeric                        1/2 Tsp
• Diced Onion                     1
• Diced Carrots                  2                
• Diced Celery                    2 stalks
• Diced Tomatoes                1 cup
• Minced Garlic Cloves             3
• Lentils                            1 cup
• Bay Leaf                        1
• Vegetable Broth                 4 cups
• Salt & Pepper                  (To Taste)
• Chopped Parsley               (To Garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the carrots and celery and sauté for 5 minutes more, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
3. Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
4. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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