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Some lentil and squash soup with some carrots and tomatoes.
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Lebanese Lentil and Zucchini Soup (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Lebanese lentil and zucchini soup is a delicious, heartwarming soup that needs minimal ingredients and is ready in no time! Enjoy it on cold days for an immediate feeling of warmth and satisfaction!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: brunch, dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Squash and lentil soup, vegan soup, vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lama

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups Small brown lentils
  • 2 quarts Water about 8-10 cups
  • 1 Large Green zucchini cubed
  • 1 large Yellow squash cubed
  • 2 Tomatoes medium, cubed
  • 1 cup Carrots sliced
  • 1 bunch Italian or curly parsley chopped
  • 2 Onions sliced
  • 4 Cloves of garlic minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the lentils, then boil them with some water for about 10 minutes. Drain the water.
  • Place the slightly cooked lentils in the pot. Add the green and yellow squash, tomatoes, carrots, sliced onions, garlic, and salt. Leave the parsley until the end.
  • Boil them on medium-low heat for about 25 minutes then add the chopped parsley.
  • Taste to add more salt if needed.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • The squash is the secret ingredient. Do not skip it or reduce the amount. Squash is what makes this soup taste distinctly different from a standard vegetable lentil soup. It gives the broth a flavor that is hard to describe but immediately noticeable when you taste the soup.
  • Do not skip the lentils either. Without the lentils, this becomes a vegetable soup. The lentils provide the earthiness, protein, body, and heartiness that make this a filling, satisfying meal. They are not optional.
  • Add parsley at the very end. This is not a step to skip. Parsley added too early becomes dull and loses its fresh flavor. Stirring it in at the end means every bowl has that bright, clean herb note on top.
  • If the soup gets too thick the next day, add a splash of water or vegetable broth when reheating and stir it back to your preferred consistency.
  • This is a meal prep champion. One batch keeps well in the fridge for at least 5 days and reheats beautifully on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3582IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg