Recipe Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Step 2 cover and leave to simmer for 30 mins until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
Recipe vegetarian lentil soup. Cook covered on low until lentils are tender about 4 hours. Then add lentils and stir. Pour over 1 litres boiling water then stir well.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer. In a large stockpot on medium heat saute the onions leeks and garlic with the olive oil salt pepper thyme and cumin for 20 minutes until the vegetables are translucent and very tender.
This vegan weight loss lentil soup recipe has the familiar flavors of turmeric ginger and cumin that pair so well with lentils. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Bring to a rolling simmer.
In a large pot sauté the onions and carrot in the vegetable oil for 3 to 5 minutes until onions turn clear. Bring to a rolling boil then reduce the heat to low cover partially with a lid just letting a bit of steam escape and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a boil then partially cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Pour in the lentils broth and the water. Add garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Cook covered on high until heated through about 30 minutes.
Pour lentils and 8 cups water into the pot. Add the onion carrots celery garlic and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Heat a large soup pot over high heat and swirl in the olive oil.