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❄️ High-Protein Creamy Lentil & Vegetable Winter Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and nutritious soup perfect for winter, packed with protein and vibrant vegetables, finished with a creamy coconut touch.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

vegetable

  • 1 diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 diced carrots
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)

lentils

  • 1 cup red or green lentils

liquid

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced potatoes

spices

  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric

salt and pepper

  • to taste salt + pepper

coconut milk

  • ½ cup coconut milk

additional

  • 1 wedge lemon
  • a handful fresh parsley

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant.
  • Stir in lentils and diced potatoes to coat with aromatics. Add broth, thyme, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 20–25 minutes until lentils and potatoes are soft. Add coconut milk for creaminess.
  • Finish with a squeeze of lemon and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the spices before adding to the soup.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: Lentils