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Herbed Lentil Soup (vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time25 mins

A common staple in Turkish kebab shops, this vegan spicy lentil soup is hearty and easy to make.

Vegan Herbed Lentil Soup in a bowl

 8 cups Waterapproximately 2 liters
 1 Onionfinely chopped
 1 cup Red Lentils
 3 tbsp White Rice5 tbsp for a thicker consistency
 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
 1 tbsp Red Pepper Pasteoptional
 ½ tbsp Dried Mint
 ½ tbsp Dried Thyme
 2 tsp Red Pepper Flakesadjust to taste
 2 tsp Saltadjust to taste
1

Finely chop the onion and add to a medium/large pot with a lid. Add in the tomato paste and if using, red pepper paste and stir.

2

Rinse the dry lentils and rice in a fine meshed sieve until the water runs clear.

3

Add in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.

4

Once it starts boiling, give it a stir, turn the heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir it on occasion as it's cooking.

5

Let it cool for about 10 minutes and serve as is or with some extra herbs sprinkled on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 0