34G Protein Tomato Lentil Soup

Name: 34G Protein Tomato Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, World Cuisine
Ingredients: • Drizzle of vegetable broth or olive oil; • 1 medium-large yellow onion chopped; • 3 cloves garlic minced; • 3 tablespoons tomato paste; • 3 sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), rinsed and finely minced; • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika; • 1 teaspoon ground cumin; • ½ teaspoon turmeric; • 1 cup red lentils well rinsed; • 2 large carrots sliced into ¾-inch rounds; • 5 cups vegetable broth plus more as needed; • Chopped cilantro for serving (optional); • 16 ounces super firm tofu or extra firm tofu; • 2 teaspoons garlic powder or to taste; • 1 ½ tablespoons nutritional yeast optional; • 1 ½ tablespoons tamari or soy sauce (preferably low sodium); • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Easy Tomato Red Lentil Soup is my cozy, protein-rich bowl for busy days. It's naturally full of antioxidant-rich ingredients - lycopene from tomatoes and beta-carotene from carrots. The lentils add fiber and plant protein, the spices bring warmth, and everything comes together in one simple pot. Add baked crispy tofu crumbles for a protein boost.

Updated at: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:54:59 GMT