Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach

Name: Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; half of an onion, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and minced; 2 stalks celery, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed; 5 cups vegetable broth; one 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk; 1-2 cups of fresh spinach, chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste); juice of one lemon; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons honey to taste (optional); 6 pieces of flatbread, naan, or crispy socca for dipping

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This Smoky Lentil Soup is ultra creamy and totally vegan! Packed to the brim with veggies, red lentils, coconut milk, and lots of spices, it's a total win for the coziest months of the year!

Updated at: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:06:50 GMT