Corn & Red Lentil Soup

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Servings: 5 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, creamy vegan soup blending earthy lentils with sweet corn and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
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This vibrant Corn & Red Lentil Soup is a quick, nutritious comfort food that comes together in under 30 minutes. The red lentils break down during simmering to create a naturally creamy, velvety texture without any dairy. Earthy cumin and sharp wine vinegar balance the sweetness of fresh or frozen corn, while rehydrated sun-dried tomato halves add a rich, umami depth. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner or meal-prep staple, offering a warm, satisfying bowl that is both simple to make and incredibly flavorful. Serve with crusty bread for a complete, wholesome meal.

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Corn & Red Lentil Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5 Calories: 224.3

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This vibrant Corn & Red Lentil Soup is a quick, nutritious comfort food that comes together in under 30 minutes. The red lentils break down during simmering to create a naturally creamy, velvety texture without any dairy. Earthy cumin and sharp wine vinegar balance the sweetness of fresh or frozen corn, while rehydrated sun-dried tomato halves add a rich, umami depth. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner or meal-prep staple, offering a warm, satisfying bowl that is both simple to make and incredibly flavorful. Serve with crusty bread for a complete, wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and ground cumin; sauté until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in red lentils, water, wine vinegar, and sun-dried tomato halves.
  4. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils begin to break down, about 15 minutes.
  6. Add fresh or frozen corn to the pot.
  7. Continue to cook uncovered until corn is heated through and tender, about 5 more minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 224.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1g8%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 25.1mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 38.4g13%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 15.9g
Protein 10.3g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: corn, red lentils, vegan soup, comfort food, cumin, sun-dried tomatoes, quick dinner, healthy, plant-based, meal prep, warm, hearty, easy recipe, vegetarian, one-pot, autumn, winter, protein-rich, fiber
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