Vegan Red Lentil Kale Soup

Today s vegetarian recipe uses red ones which require a much shorter cooking time than other varieties become tender very quickly and are perfect for making a rich thick soup that can easily be enjoyed as a full meal.
Vegan red lentil kale soup. This vegan lentil soup with kale is an adaptation of a recipe i was obsessed with a couple of years ago when i used to make it with chicken. Stir in sweet potato and lentils. The perfect plant based main or side.
Add in the celery and sauté for a few minutes more. This curry red lentil stew is easy to make and on the table in about 45 minutes. One of the things i m trying to do this year is eat vegan a couple of times a week.
This creamy vegan red lentil and kale soup is a one pot meal that can be made in about 30 minutes and an extra bonus it s freezer friendly too. In a large pot sauté the onion and garlic in the oil for about 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat. While i like to use kale in red lentil potato soup other greens can be substituted such as swiss chard collard greens or even spinach.
They are also rich in fiber and a great source of iron which can sometimes be lacking in vegan diets they are so often overlooked but it s definitely a mediterranean staple that i always have in my pantry to make dishes like mujadara and this kale lentil soup. Stir in spices and salt and pepper and bring to a boil. It turns out it doesn t need anything else than the power of veggies and the right amount of spiciness to be the best lentil soup i have had in my life.
Keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container or freeze for up to 6. Add spices tomatoes lentils garbanzo beans and 6 cups of liquids. Lentils are made up of over 25 protein which is an excellent source of protein if you are trying to avoid meat.
A hearty vegan lentil and kale soup packed with vegetables protein and fiber. After the potatoes have simmered about 5 minutes the red lentils and kale are added to the soup. And for me the easiest way to accomplish this is to have a big bowl of soup.