Name: Delicious lentil soup for every day (30 minutes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 30 ml Frying oil or other high heat oil; 2 Piece Garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped); 1 Piece white onion and 2 shallots (peeled and finely chopped); 30 g Tomato paste; 4 Piece big carrots; 1 Piece large zucchini (washed and sliced); 500 g Potatoes, mainly waxy (peeled and cut into medium size); 1 Liter Vegetable broth (1 liter water + 2 tablespoons vegetable broth); 250 g Tomato pieces or passata (1 can or jar); 190 g Lenses (uncooked, I used brown lentils *cooking time may vary, see description cooking time lentils above in the text. ); ½ tbspn Rosemary (dried); ½ tbspn Thyme (dried); 1 tbspn Turmeric; Salt and pepper to taste; optional: kale washed and cut into strips (according to season); Fresh parsley; optional wholemeal bread; optional naan bread; optional roasted pine nuts

I hate to say it, but it’s getting cooler, or rather autumn is just around the corner. For me, it’s always my brother’s birthday on August 27 that kicks off the third season. However, I’m kind of looking forward to it, too. Finally, soups, hot drinks and sweaters again. In addition, our two Siberian Huskies are at their best when it gets cooler. Well, let’s get to the real topic, today’s lentil soup. It’s really easy, delicious, fills you up and is so healthy. Perfect for days when you somehow do not feel like cooking, but still want something warm Food would like.

Vegan lentil soup for every day

Delicious lentil soup for every day (30 minutes)

Vegan lentil soup, boring? Wrong.

For me, it’s often the simple things that make me happy. During my researches I often come across Recipes that appeal to me but are far too complicated. Should I spend 100 euros first so that I can get started with the recipe? Good quality food yes, a cupboard full of knickknacks I’ll never need again? No. Our soup creation today makes do with the simplest of ingredients. Garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, vegetable broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, Lentils and spices. Perfect!

Lentil Fan Club! Are you with us?

Lentils were not on my menu at all for a very long time. why? Because at that time I did not eat so varied and often always the same thing came on the table. Lentils are really good sources of protein, which the body can use really well, especially in combination with cereals. Maybe a slice of whole wheat bread to go with it? The small legumes are rich in nerve-strengthening B vitamins and provitamin A, which the body converts into vitamin A. Vitamin E has a particularly protective effect on our cells. In addition, many important minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Not to mention their particularly high content of iron and zinc. Okay, I’m stopping again. Maybe I’ll start a lentil fan club soon. Are you with us?

Roasted pine nuts, fresh parsley, whole grain bread with vegan margarine or delicious Naan bread or naan bread (gluten-free).

How long do lentils need to cook?

Here’s an addendum on the subject of the cooking time of the lentils. This differs depending on the variety.

Red lentils 10-15 minutes (soaking not recommended).
Yellow lentils 10-15 minutes (soaking not recommended).
Beluga lentils 20 minutes (soaking is not necessary)
Puy lentils 25-30 minutes (soaking is not necessary).
Green lentils 30 minutes (soaking is not necessary)
Mountain lentils 30-40 minutes (soaking is not necessary).
Brown plate lentils (soaking recommended)

Please note: This is only a general recommendation for the cooking time of lentils. Please check the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging and ideally adhere to them.