Name: Lentil Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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January 29, 2026

A hot bowl of soup made from pantry staples and ready in 30 minutes this, lentil quinoa soup is an excellent weeknight meal. Bursting with plant protein, high fiber, and essential nutrients, it's not just a good detox soup but this filling soup freezes well for easy meal prep recipes.

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Lentil Quinoa Soup

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

In a dutch-ove saute the onion in oil on medium-high heat.

Press and add the garlic.

Chop and add carrots, peppers, and preserved lemon.

Let vegetables cook for 5 minutes and then add tomatoes with liquid and broth.

Stir in the spices.

Add and stir in quinoa and lentils

Bring to a boil and lower to a gentle simmer for 11-13 minutes.

Stir in the raisins.

Serve as is, or with a scoop of greek yogurt and chop cilantro.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Quinoa Rinse Technique 💧
Always rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer to remove the bitter saponin coating, ensuring a cleaner, more delicate flavor in your soup.
Flavor Layering Magic 🌶️
Toast your dry spices like cumin and coriander in the olive oil before adding vegetables to unlock their deep, complex aromatics and intensify the soup's flavor profile.
Liquid Gold Preservation 🥄
When freezing this soup, leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top of the container to allow for expansion, and add fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon only after reheating to maintain maximum freshness.
Protein Power Boost 💪
For extra protein and creaminess, stir in a dollop of Greek yogurt just before serving, which will also help balance the soup's warming spices.
Textural Contrast Trick 🥣
Sprinkle some toasted raisins and a few reserved whole lentils on top just before serving to create an unexpected textural contrast and visual appeal.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.