‘Hearty’ Lentil Soup – Vegan Valentine’s Day Menu {oil-free}

30 Jan ‘Hearty’ Lentil Soup – Vegan Valentine’s Day Menu {oil-free}

To all of you lovebirds who need a cute Valentine’s Day date idea, why not do a relaxed night in, making a healthy homemade dinner with your sweetie?

My boyfriend Chris and I collaborated yet again, and put together a healthy, oil-free and easy peasy Vegan Valentine’s Day Menu for you to enjoy. Even if you are stumbling across this page far our from the month of February, all of the recipes we included are must try’s!Our full Vegan Valentine’s Day Menu {oil-free} is available on both my blog and ConsciousChris.net. You can check out all of the featured recipes below, all of these are perfect for a night in with you and your {vegan} honeee, I hope you enjoy!
Millet Tabbouleh Oil-Free Heart Shaped Falafel WrapsRaw Cacao Date Night Truffles….get is, date night? 😛

This recipe was taken from my ebook, Sweet Simple Vegan Lunch & Dinner. It includes 22 easy & healthy recipes for only $3! This was a project I launched when my blog as still at its infancy {released back in 2014, whaaat!} and I’m hoping that I will be able to add on to my page, and offer more extensive supplemental information. Recipe books, meal planning, consultations, there is so much that I have a desire to get into on this page, there is just not enough time in the day!

I am graduating from my university this year, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition, and from there I will take my blog to the next level and be able to provide more services and features. I do not quite have a set in stone plan of what I am going to do, but I am excited for the shift, and to also be able to further connect with my audience.I love eating this soup with fresh baby romaine lettuce. It may seem a bit odd, but trust me it is a must try. I dip it in, scoop up some soup with the lettuce like a spoon and then munch it all up 🙂 The lettuce adds that fresh factor that the soup is missing, as well as a crunchy component for an additional layer of texture.Make sure you tag me on Instagram @sweetsimplevegan or twitter @sweetsimpleveg and hashtag #sweetsimplevegan if you recreate any of my recipes, I love to see your photos!

‘Hearty’ Lentil Soup

• Author: Jasmine Briones / Sweet Simple Vegan
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 42 mins
• Total Time: 52 minutes
• Yield: 4-6
• Category: Entree
• Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 5 ribs of celery, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 large white potato, washed, peeled and diced medium
• 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
• 3 roma tomatoes, diced medium
• 1 1/2 cups zucchini, cubed
• 1 tbs organic tomato paste
• 1 tbs fresh oregano, finely minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Salt as needed

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot with about 1/4 cup vegetable broth. When heated, add the onion and celery, cooking until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add in the carrots and potato into the pot, along with 1 cup of broth. Toss, then cover over medium-low heat to steam for about 6 minutes.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium, then cover and reduce to a simmer for about 35 minutes (or until lentils are almost done).
4. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs, taste and add more seasoning if desired.

Looking for more healthy menu ideas? Check out our Thanksgiving and Oil-Free Christmas menus, both vegan and daaaamn delicious I must say.

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