Lentil and Quinoa Soup

Lentil and Quinoa Soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is packed with protein and nutrients. This soup is a great dish that packs a ton of veggies into one meal. It’s good for you and so comforting to make for meal prep or a healthy, vegetarian dinner.

❤️ Why You’ll Love Lentil and Quinoa Soup

• Nutrient Dense: Both quinoa and lentils pack in so many nutrients and vitamins. This recipe is good for you and tastes great.
• Quick: This Lentil and Quinoa Soup is quick and easy to prepare. It only takes 10 minutes to prep and then your stove does the rest of the work.
• Meal Prep: Prep this soup on Sunday to have a healthy, delicious meal you can grab for an easy lunch or dinner. You can also freeze it to have easy grab-and-go meals.

🍲 Ingredients

Quinoa – Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a valuable source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. It’s also a good source of fiber, which aids digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Lentils – Lentils are so packed with nutritional benefits, protein, fiber, and other essential vitamins. They are a great plant-based protein source and so budget-friendly and versatile. You can add lentils to salads, soups, or stews.

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Lentil and Quinoa Soup

1. Into a large pot add your EVOO.
2. Let it heat up and add your onions. Cook down on medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. Now add your potatoes and give the two a good stir. Cook on medium for 5 minutes.
4. Add your carrots and celery. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat.
5. Add your spices to the vegetable mixture. Turn heat to low and stir till well coated.
6. Add your stalk, water and paste. Bring to boil then simmer for 10 minutes on low to medium heat.
7. Add your lentils and quinoa. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
8. At the last minute add coconut milk!
9. I loved garnishing with lime and fresh greens!
10. Tip: try hot sauce 😉

🪄 Tips and Tricks

• Prep this Lentil and Quinoa Soup on Sunday and have it ready to go throughout the week as an easy, healthy meal.
• Add whatever veggies you love into this soup to make it your own.
• Before adding lentils to the pot, rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove any debris or impurities.
• For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend some of the soup.

🗒 Variations

If you like this Lentil and Quinoa Soup, here are some other variations you can try:

• Greek Lentil Soup
• Best Lentil Soup Recipe
• Lentil Stew

🗒 Best served with

• Fluffy Greek Pita
• Italian Chopped Salad

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container, once cooled, for up to 5 days. You can also freeze this soup in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat when you’re ready to eat.

🤔 Common Questions

Lentil and Quinoa Soup

5 from 1 vote

This easy Lentil and Quinoa Soup is nutrient-packed and perfect for meal prep.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Soup

Cuisine Plant-Based

Servings 5

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 1 large white onion chopped
• 2 large potatoes cubed
• 2 carrots cubed
• 3 celery stalks cubed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic salt tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• dash of cayenne
• 4 cups of vegetable stock – unsalted
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 heaped tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can of lentils
• 1/2 cup of quinoa
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• Garnish with black sesame seeds lime and fresh greens

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Instructions

 

• Into a large pot add your EVOO.
• Let it heat up and add your onions. Cook down on medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Now add your potatoes and give the two a good stir. Cook on medium for 5 minutes.
• Add your carrots and celery. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat.
• Add your spices to the vegetable mixture. Turn heat to low and stir till well coated.
• Add your stalk, water and paste. Bring to boil then simmer for 10 minutes on low to medium heat.
• Add your lentils and quinoa. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
• At the last minute add coconut milk!
• I loved garnishing with lime and fresh greens!
• Tip: try hot sauce 😉

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