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VEGAN LEMON LENTIL SOUP

Marissa Rodriguez
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Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup soaked lentils rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice easiest if made in rice cooker
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 celery sticks chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 8 cups filtered water
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice about 2-3 juicy lemons
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 5 garlic cloves chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • For garnish: lemon slices

Instructions
 

  • Make brown rice following instructions from rice cooker.
  • Heat coconut oil in soup pot, add 5 chopped garlic cloves, chopped carrots, celery and onion and mix for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except rice and nutritional yeast) and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste. When ready to serve, remove bay leaves, add rice to a serving bowl followed by a serving of the lentil soup. Top with nutritional yeast and lemon slices.