Damn Good Vegan Lentil Soup

Name: Damn Good Vegan Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 medium carrots, diced; 1-2 ribs celery, diced; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated; 1 heaping tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 ¼ cup brown or green lentils (see Recipe Notes, below); ½ medium butternut squash, diced into ½-inch cubes (approx. 4 cups or 20 ounces); two 14-ounce cans crushed fire-roasted tomatoes; 8 cups vegetable broth or stock; 2 cups packed shredded kale (or 5 oz baby kale); 2 lemons, juiced

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Prep:20minCook:40min

While I'm something of a soup aficionado, it wasn't until just a couple of years ago that lentil soup fell on my radar. It always struck me as boring, bland diet food – what's the fun in that?! – but, feeling up for a challenge, I eventually decided to see if I could make a version to win over even the biggest lentil soup skeptic. Enter: this Damn Good Vegan Lentil Soup recipe, which simmers lentils with an abundance of good-for-you veggies, a flavorful blend of spices, & plenty of lemon juice for light + bright flavor. It's plant-based but also hearty, boldly spiced without necessarily being curried, & healthy but also rich in flavor. As far as lentils go, be sure to use brown or green lentils, which both hold their shape nicely & won't disintegrate into mush as the soup simmers. I like to bulk up the soup with butternut squash & kale, though sweet potatoes & another leafy green are great substitutes. Be sure to check the Recipe Notes, below, for meal prep & freezer instructions, & the blog post, above, for details on the pictured ✨Magic Toasted Breadcrumbs✨. I have a feeling you're going to love this cozy soup just as much as we do! Happy cooking! ♡

Damn Good Vegan Lentil Soup

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