Meet the best lentil vegetable soup recipe! Made with the goodness of lentils, pulses & fresh vegetables, it’s simple & delicious. This lentil vegetable soup is the perfect healthy starter soup for any meal of the day. It also works perfectly as a low oil snack as it uses very little oil, making it a healthy yet satisfying low oil soup recipe.
What makes it soup truly special is that it’s a powerhouse of lentils/pulses. Lentils are naturally rich in
Potassium, Folate & Iron. They are high in fibre, aiding good gut health and improving bowel movement. It can lower cholesterol and protect against colon cancer and chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Lentils are high in plant-based protein, making them an amazing, hearty, high-protein soup. Since this lentil vegetable soup as all the ingredients which are naturally vegan, it makes the best recipe for healthy vegan lentil soup.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
- It’s a warm comforting vegetable soup with goodness of lentils, fresh vegetable and spices.
- Packed with plant-based protein, is high in fibre & uses very little oil, making it a perfect low oil soup recipe.
- It’s naturally vegan & gluten free.
Made with fresh vegetables, herbs & pices this is a comforting vegetable soup you would come back to again & again.
Ingredients:
- Moong (Green Gram) / Makti (Moth Beans) /Lobiya (White Chawli) / Red Chawli / Masoor: – 1 Cup
- Raw – Soaked Overnight (Can use 1 OR Mix 2 to 3 lentils)
- Diced Carrot – 1/2 Cup
- Diced Dudhi – 1/2 Cup
- Chopped French Beans – 1/2 Cup
- Diced Onion & Tomato – 1/2 Cup
- Finely Chopped Ginger & Garlic – 1 Tsp
- Cumin Seeds – 1/4 Tsp
- Dhania Powder – 1/4 Tsp
- Curry Leaves – 1/2 Tsp
- Pepper Powder – 1 Pinch
- Salt – As per Taste
- Coriander – For Garnishing
- Oil – 1 Tsp
- Lemon – 1 Wedge (Optional)
Method:
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker
- Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and ginger garlic paste to it.
- Add all the vegetables and sauté them well and add dhania powder, pepper powder, and salt as per
taste. - Add soaked lentils and pressure cook it for 4 to 6 whistles (depending on the lentil used).
- Let it cool for some time, then beat it slightly to get a thick soup consistency.
- Garnish it with coriander and lemon, and serve hot.
Pro Tips:
- Pre soak lentils / pulses – Always soak the lentils / pulses for at least 8–10 hours or overnight. This reduces cooking time, improves texture, and helps remove the bloating-causing compounds.
- Mix lentils / pules for extra flavour & nutrition – Combing the lentils /pulses like moong, matki, lobiya, red chawli or masoor helps create extra flavour & boost protein & fibre content of the soup.
- Avoid using old pulses / lentils – Old batch that have been on the shelf for a long time take longer to cook or won’t cook at all.
- Use fresh vegetables – Use fresh vegetables as they give the better flavour & nutrition.
- Vegetables should be chopped uniformly – It ensures even cooking & smooth texture.
- Variation – If required you can blend it & have it like a thick soup.
- Boost flavour – You can add low-sodium seasonings of choice or herbs & spices like ginger, garlic, cumin powder, mint, etc. to boost the flavour.
FAQs:
1. When can I have this lentil vegetable soup?
You can have it as a pre-meal starter or a light lunch / dinner option.
2. Is this comforting vegetable soup healthy?
Yes, lentil vegetable soup is healthy, as it is rich in protein, fibre and essential nutrients required for the body’s optimal functioning.
3. Is this lentil vegetable soup good for weight loss?
Yes! Since this soup is made with the goodness of lentils / pulses which are protein packed & with fresh vegetables which are rich in fibre, uses very less oil, making it low in calories and therefore an ideal high protein soup recipe for weight loss.
4. Is this soup gluten free?
Absolutely, this soup is made with ingredients which are naturally gluten free.
5. Is this soup vegan?
Yes, this recipe doesn’t use any dairy / animal products, therefore making it the perfect recipe for vegan lentil soup.
6. Can I skip the oil completely?
Yes, you can skip the completely ad dry roast the spices for an even lighter low-calorie version.
7. Is this lentil vegetable soup good for people with diabetes & high cholesterol?
Lentils are high in protein and soluble fibre, which can help manage blood sugar and lower cholesterol when included as part of a balanced diet.
8. How can I make it a balanced meal?
To make it a balanced meal you can add 1 slice of bread toast or khakhra.
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