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Lentil Cilantro Soup

Published on December 4, 2017 By Gunjan 18 Comments

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Lentil Cilantro Soup is  loaded with protein, good fats, good carbohydrates and lots of vitamins and minerals. This soup is excellent if you are following high protein and low carb diet with no added sugar. The herbs in this soup provide many medicinal benefits along with lots of deliciousness. Lentil Cilantro Soup is definitely a mouthwatering meal that gets ready in only 30 minutes and is made with super simple ingredients [ vegan + gf ] kiipfit.comLentil Cilantro Soup is a thick and rich soup with outstanding taste. I am super excited to share this recipe today not only because it nutritious but it’s perfect for the weather. Soup season is my favorite and it goes very well along with a sweater and a warm blanket. I am sure you all are ready with your stockings too. Well, we are still debating on the choice of the stockings that we want for ourselves this year 🙂

I used cilantro as the main ingredient in this soup recipe along with the lentils. My mother used to feed us some Indian style lentil curry back in my childhood days. However, at that time I never cared for it. Now, I definitely miss those flavors. So, with my imagination and my mom’s guidance I came up with somewhat similar taste with a little tweak in this Lentil Cilantro Soup. This soup is versatile and tastes amazing when paired with paleo vegan tortilla or my evergreen favorite quinoa. This way it becomes a wholesome meal. However, if you consume this soup immediately then pair it with your choice of bread. This soup tastes perfect always and with any side food.

 

Raw green lentils falling out of a white bowl on the table is shown this image. This green lentil is used in Lentil Cilantro Soup [ vegan + gf ] kiipfit.com

The blend of herbs along with lots of fresh cilantro and lentils bring out a mouthwatering aroma when all cooked together. Thereafter, I crushed the soup roughly. It satisfied the feeling of chewing yet fulfilled our desire of soup too. The amazing thick texture of this soup has a distinct fusion flavor of Indian and Mughlai cuisine. Lentil Cilantro Soup provides immense pleasure to the taste buds along with lot of satisfaction to the tummy.

As a kid I was never fond of lentils, but now since I have started blogging and changed into vegan diet lentils have become my favorite protein rich food. Whenever I am short of ideas I quickly boil some lentils and flavor with spices and devour it thoroughly. Cilantro is a must in almost every entrée in India. It infuses a distinct flavor into any recipe. Here, I cooked fresh cilantro in the soup to give the extra punch to the recipe and bring out some unbelievable aroma and taste. Later, I garnished the soup with more cilantro for a beautiful presentation as well as some more taste.

 

A hand holding the bread and dipping into Lentil Cilantro Soup is shown here [ vegan + gf ] kiipfit.com

If I start talking about this recipe’s health benefits then I guess I will never stop. This soup is  loaded with protein, good fats, good carbohydrates and lots of vitamins and minerals. This soup is excellent if you are following high protein and low carb diet with no added sugar. The herbs in this soup provide many medicinal benefits along with lots of deliciousness. Lentil Cilantro Soup is definitely a mouthwatering meal that gets ready in only 30 minutes and is made with super simple ingredients.

Lentil Cilantro Soup This soup is  loaded with protein, good fats, good carbohydrates and lots of vitamins and minerals. This soup is excellent if you are following high protein and low carb diet with no added sugar. The herbs in this soup provide many medicinal benefits along with lots of deliciousness. Lentil Cilantro Soup is definitely a mouthwatering meal that gets ready in only 30 minutes and is made with super simple ingredients [ vegan + gf ] kiipfit.com
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Lentil Cilantro Soup

Lentil Cilantro Soup is a thick and rich soup with outstanding taste. I am super excited to share this lip smacking  recipe today not only because it nutritious but it’s perfect for the cold weather. 
Calories: 195 ; Fat: 4g ; Carbs: 17g ; Protein: 18g 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: glutenfree, vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped roma tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 cup dry green lentils (rinsed)
  • 3/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp crushed chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (tetra pack)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in your saucepan and add chopped onion to it. Then, saute it until onions are translucent.
  • Then add chopped tomatoes and thyme. Let it cook until tomatoes release its juice.
  • Then add lentils and saute for 1 minute. 
  • Thereafter, add cilantro and saute again for 30 seconds.
  • Next add vegetable broth and water. Cover and cook until lentils are soft and cooked properly.
  • Then pour the soup into a blender and blend in a crushed mode for only 1 second (do not over do this step).
  • Later,pour it into the saucepan again and warm it up if desired. Toss in salt and crushed chili flakes.
  • Lastly, stir in coconut milk and serve warm with bread.

Notes

  • Make sure to use rinsed and dry lentils for this soup. It tastes outstanding when lentils are cooked together with all the ingredients. 
  • If you plan to store it refrigerator for later use, lentil cilantro soup may thicken. In that case just add more vegetable broth while warming it up and adjust salt according to taste. 

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal

 

Lentil Cilantro Soup This soup is  loaded with protein, good fats, good carbohydrates and lots of vitamins and minerals. This soup is excellent if you are following high protein and low carb diet with no added sugar. The herbs in this soup provide many medicinal benefits along with lots of deliciousness. Lentil Cilantro Soup is definitely a mouthwatering meal that gets ready in only 30 minutes and is made with super simple ingredients [ vegan + gf ] kiipfit.com

 

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  1. Kari says

    November 23, 2022 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I left out the crushed red pepper and added a little cumin instead! Yummy

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      November 29, 2022 at 11:03 am

      So happy to that you liked this soup recipe. Thank you for your awesome feedback 🙂

      Reply
  2. L says

    December 11, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    Anything with lentils is so delicious!

    Reply
  3. David @ Cooking Chat says

    December 7, 2017 at 1:26 am

    yum! love a good lentil soup.

    Reply
  4. Diana Tidswell says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    This would be great for winter days!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 6, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Thank you Diana.

      Reply
  5. Sarah Ann says

    December 5, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    This sounds perfect to have on a cold winter’s day! I really like lentil soup but I’ve never tried it with cilantro.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 5, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      You must try it! you won’t believe how delectable this soup is until you make it yourself.

      Reply
  6. Joan says

    December 5, 2017 at 11:04 am

    This looks amazing for when I decide I am tired of having meat all the time.

    Reply
  7. Sara Nichols says

    December 5, 2017 at 3:13 am

    I love lentils! Thous sounds and looks delicious!

    Reply
  8. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

    December 5, 2017 at 12:23 am

    This looks great! I love cilantro! Perfect for the chilly weather.

    Reply
  9. Kate | The Organized Dream says

    December 4, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    I’m always looking for great soup recipes at this time of year. I will definitely have to give this one a try because it looks delicious!

    Reply
  10. Willow says

    December 4, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    This sounds like my kind of healthy comfort food! Lentils are one bean that I forget about. I always have black beans and garbanzo stocked, but only remember lentils when I am planning a recipe.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 4, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      I agree its easy to forget about lentils but now I love them.

      Reply
  11. Madeline says

    December 4, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    This sounds so good – I love cilantro! Perfect to have as a balance with all the upcoming holiday sweets.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 4, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      I totally agree. Its flavorful and healthy too.

      Reply
  12. Marissa says

    December 4, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Lentil soup is the best this time of year! I never thought to put cilantro on it though, so I’ll have to try that.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 4, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Cilantro definitely adds outstanding flavor t this soup.

      Reply

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