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An easy green Lentil Soup recipe thatโ€™s vegan, hearty, and a comforting meal thatโ€™s perfect for cold weather. It is a great addition to your dinner table. They are so easy to make and Gluten-free.

You may also enjoy my crushed lentil soup recipe.

whole green lentil soup in a slow cooker with kale and chopped carrots with a wooden spoon in the pot.
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This slow cooker vegan lentil soup recipe comes together in no time with little effort! It is a budget-friendly vegan soup recipe, thatโ€™s filling, warming, flavorful, and so satisfying. All made in one pot, it is a great make-ahead recipe and stores well for later use.

Enjoy a perfect healthy bowl of soup thatโ€™s loaded with nutritious ingredients. Makes for a perfect meatless Monday recipe. A simple and healthy lentil kale soup that the whole family will enjoy will be a great addition to your dinner table as a host.

Recipe Highlight

  • Simple and easy to make.
  • Good for you and keeps you full
  • So tasty: You will love how tasty this soup is and will reach for a second bowl.
green whole lentil soup with carrots and kale cooked in a slow cooker.

Ingredients you will need

  • Whole Lentils, dried French lentils, or also known as Du puy
  • Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • Carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • Chopped Kale Leaves
  • Leek
  • Garlic Cloves, minced
  • Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • Bay Leaf
  • Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Freshly Chopped Parsley
  • Lemon or lime slices to serve

See a full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below!

How to make it

There are a few ways you can make this easy vegan lentil soup recipe. We will discuss how to make it in your slow cooker and your stovetop.

How to make lentil soup in a crockpot or slow cooker:

  • Prepare lentils: Remove any damaged lentils and stones from the lentils. Place the lentils into a colander and rinse well under cold running water to remove any dirt or other debris.
  • Place in the slow cooker: In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on LOW setting until the lentils and veggies are tender, about 8 hours.
  • Serve: Prior to serving, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Serve the soup hot, garnished with parsley and lime wedges.

How to make lentil soup on the stovetop

  • Sautee: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Next, add leek and sautรฉ for 4-5 minutes. Then add garlic and sautรฉ until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add lentil and veggies: Stir in lentils, carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf.
  • Boil: Cover and bring the mixture to a boil, once the mixture starts to bubble immediately reduce the heat and let simmer on low until soup is thick, for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Add Kale and cook: Next, stir in the kale and cook, for 6-8 minutes more. Once the soup is done discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
  • Serve: Taste and adjust the salt according to your taste. Serve the soup hot, garnished with parsley and lime wedges.

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What to serve with lentil soup

Lentil soup in itself could be a complete and filling meal. Want to serve it with something? There are some options:

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5 from 3 votes

Vegan Whole Lentil Soup

By: Rena
Servings:
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
cooked lentil soup in a slow cooker with kale and chopped carrots.
Easy to make Whole lentil soup made with whole green lentils, carrots, and kale. Packed with nutrition and flavor.
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Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Whole Lentils, dried French lentils, or also known as Du puy
  • 5 Cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 2 Large Carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 3 Cups Chopped Kale Leaves
  • 1 Leek , sliced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, or to taste
  • ยผ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Chopped Parsley
  • Lemon or lime slices to serve

Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Remove any damaged lentils and stones from the lentils.
  • Place the lentils into a colander and rinse well under cold running water to remove any dirt or other debris.
  • In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover and cook on LOW setting until the lentils and veggies are tender, about 8 hours.
  • Prior to serving, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Serve the soup hot, garnished with parsley and lime wedges.

Stovetop Instructions

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add leek and sautรฉ for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sautรฉ until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in lentils, carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil, once the mixture starts to bubble immediately reduce the heat and let simmer on low until soup is thick, for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Next, stir in the kale and cook, for 6-8 minutes more. Once the soup is done discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
  • Taste and adjust the salt according to your taste. Serve the soup hot, garnished with parsley and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Cook time based on how long it takes to cook on your stovetop
  • Using the slow cooker, cook time is 6-8 hours.
  • For the stovetop, use green or brown lentils. They tend to cook faster and you get a thicker consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 19gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1208mgPotassium: 879mgFiber: 21gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8117IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
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About Rena Awada

Hi, Iโ€™m Rena! Welcome to my blog. I am here to help you prepare delicious, light, fresh meals that your whole family will love!

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  1. 5 stars
    Super easy with the stove top option, resulting in a healthy, filling and tasty meal. A few modifications I did:
    โ€“ added a jalapeรฑo for some extra heat
    โ€“ added frozen shredded kale, shredded is just a more appetizing option for me