Name: Easy Creamy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup white onion; 0.75 cup green onion; 2 cloves garlic; 0.25 cup parsley; 0.5 tsp cumin powder; 1.25 cups dried lentils; 2 red potato; 0.75 cup carrot; 4 cups vegetable broth; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 cup non-dairy milk or regular; for topping:

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Easy Creamy Lentil Soup

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Ingredients

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Easy Creamy Lentil Soup

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup white onionchopped

¾ cup green onionchopped

2 cloves garlicminced

¼ cup parsleyplus 2 tbsp, chopped

½ tsp cumin powder

1 ¼ cups dried lentils

2 red potatopeeled and diced

¾ cup carrotchopped

4 cups vegetable brothreduced sodium

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 cup non-dairy milk or regular

for topping: vegan sour cream (or regular if you wish), extra green onion

Instructions

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Instructions

Heat oil in large pot. Add in onion, green onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.

Stir in 1/4 cup parsley and the cumin, cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Add the lentils, potatoes, carrots, broth, and salt and pepper. Bring to boil and then reduce to simmer. Cook covered for 30- 40 minutes or until lentils become tender.

Optional: in several batches, puree the soup until it’s creamy and smooth.

Stir in the milk. Serve and top with a bit of sour cream as desired and green onion.

Notes

Storage Instructions:

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days.

Reheat: Warm on the stove or microwave; add a splash of broth/milk if it thickened.

Freezer: Freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Lentils First 🔥
Dry-toast the lentils in a pot for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid to deepen their nutty flavor and improve digestibility.
Build Aromatic Depth 🧅
Sauté the white onion and garlic in olive oil until deeply caramelized (5-7 minutes) before adding broth to create a rich flavor foundation.
Blend Strategic Portions 🥣
Blend only half the soup for a creamier texture with retained heartiness—this creates the perfect balance between smooth and chunky.
Cream Addition Timing ✨
Stir in non-dairy milk or sour cream after cooking is complete to prevent curdling and preserve its rich, creamy mouthfeel.
Cumin Blooming Technique 🌟
Add cumin powder to the hot oil with aromatics for 30 seconds before deglazing—this releases its essential oils for maximum flavor impact.