Bright & Healthy: A Spring-Inspired Vegetable Lentil Soup You’ll Love

Craving a healthy soup that’s packed with flavor? Look no further than this vibrant dish. Bright & Healthy: A Spring-Inspired Vegetable Lentil Soup You’ll Love. This filling soup is made with rich anti-inflammatory spices, French lentils, and a touch of homemade elegance. It is perfect for chilly nights or whenever you need a comforting bowl of nourishment. Plus, it’s so easy to make!

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Why this Vegetable Lentil Soup is so good

This is not just any soup; it’s an experience! Here’s why we can’t get enough of it. Protein-Packed & Nutritious – Lentils are full of fiber, protein, and essential vitamins. Budget-Friendly & Simple – Affordable ingredients, easy steps, and minimal prep time. Rich in exotic flavors – turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and a splash of white wine will take you to the next level. Perfect for Meal Prep – It stores well and tastes even better the next day!

How to Make a Bright & Healthy Spring-Inspired Vegetable Lentil Soup You’ll Love

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 cups of French green lentils
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 small peeled and diced sweet potato or (3 small potatoes)
• 1 cup of diced butternut squash (zucchini squash is good too!)
• 3 cups of fresh spinach
• 1 clove of fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tsp tomato paste
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• ½ cup dry white wine (optional but recommended!)
• 1 can of 13 oz coconut milk
• Squeeze of one lemon
• Sour cream for garnish
• Crusty bread for serving (because, why not?)

How to Make It:

1. Sauté the Aromatics – Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, squash, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 10 minutes).
2. Add the Garlic – Stir in the spices. Cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt & pepper. Cook for another few minutes until fragrant.
3. Deglaze with Wine – Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any flavorful bits.
4. Simmer to Perfection – Add the lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Stir in – lemon juice and coconut milk until combined.
6. Serve – In a bowl add a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with a slice of crusty warm bread and enjoy!

Vegetable Lentil Soup

Bright & Healthy: A Spring-Inspired Vegetable Lentil Soup You’ll Love

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American, French, Mediterranean

Servings 8

Equipment

• 1 dutch oven
• 1 cutting board
• 1 knife

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups of French green lentils
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 3 carrots chopped
• 3 celery stalks chopped
• 1 small sweet potato diced
• 1 cup of butternut squash diced
• 3 cups of fresh spinach
• 1 clove of fresh garlic minced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tsp tomato paste
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• ½ cup dry white wine optional but recommended!
• 1 can of 13 oz coconut milk
• squeeze of one lemon
• sour cream for garnish
• crusty bread for serving because, why not?

Instructions

 

• Sauté the Aromatics – Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, squash, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 10 minutes).
• Add the Garlic – Stir in all the spices. Cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cumin, salt & pepper. Cook for another few minutes until fragrant.
• Deglaze with Wine – Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any flavorful bits.
• Simmer to Perfection – Add the lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until lentils are tender.
• Stir in – lemon juice and coconut milk until combined.
• Serve – In a bowl add a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with a slice of crusty warm bread and enjoy!

Keyword dinner, Lunch, Soup

Tips for the Spring-Inspired Vegetable Lentil Soup You’ll Love

🥖 For Extra Creaminess – use a potato masher and mash a few times for a smoother consistency before serving. 🍷 Make it special – A drizzle of truffle oil or garlic crunch chili oil for a luxurious touch. 🌱 Make it Vegan – Use vegetable broth and skip the wine and sour cream (or use a vegan-friendly one). 🧀 Top it Off – A sprinkle of Parmesan or Gruyère takes this soup over the top.

A nice large pot or dutch oven is always a good idea when making a batch of soup.

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Enjoy!

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