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Spicy Chick Pea, Lentil and Veggie Soup Meatless Monday

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Soup season has to be one of my most favorite seasons of the year. I’ve been experimenting with different configurations the past few weeks and I have to say, I’ve found a new favorite. This Spicy Chick Pea, Lentil and Veggie Soup checks all the boxes.

Spicy Chick pea, lentil and veggie soup

Spicy Chick Pea, Lentil and Veggie Soup 

What makes this soup my new favorite? First the combination of both the chick peas and the lentils brings a huge plant based protein punch. It’s hearty and filling but at the same time light and healthy. The fresh tomatoes, celery and carrots offer differing textures in each spoonful.The blend of harissa paste, turmeric, cinnamon and curry powder bring a spicy yet not too spicy flavor combination that will have you slurping up each bite.

Spicy chick pea, lentil and veggie soup

This Spicy Chick Pea, Lentil and Veggie Soup looks complicated but in reality takes less than 30 minutes from simmer to serve. Dice up all of your veggies and rough chop your spices and throw them right in. Don’t skimp on the fresh cilantro, mint and parsley. Fresh herbs bring a ton of flavor that you don’t get from dried spices. 

spicy chick pea, lentil and veggie soup

 

When I tell you how amazing this pot of goodness smells, I would be underselling it. I had to keep going over for a taste test. Something about spicy soups just makes me feel satisfied and sated. This Spicy Chick Pea, Lentil and Veggie Soup is vegan and gluten free so everyone is happy. The combo of the chick peas and lentils make this soup quite filling so even the meat eaters will be satisfied. 

I know this hearty and flavorful soup will be on repeat for me all winter. Hope you give it a try as well. My Soup Club seemed excited about it as well. Want to start your own soup club? Read about how to do it here. 

spicy chick pea, lentil and veggie soup
Yield: 4-6

Spicy Chick Pea, Lentil and Veggie Soup Meatless Monday

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Full of zesty spices and flavor this vegan Spicy Chick Pea, Lentil and Veggie Soup will be on repeat all winter long

Ingredients

  • 1 can of 9 oz chick peas (drained and rinsed)
  • 8 oz of cooked black lentils
  • 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 3 Cups of cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 Cup of baby carrots (sliced)
  • 3 celery stalks (sliced)
  • 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • handful of fresh mint, cilantro and parsley (rough chopped)
  • 4 large leaves of Swiss Chard (rough chopped)
  • 2 Cups vegetable broth
  • 2 Cups water
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons of Harissa Paste (or chili paste)
  • optional 2 tsp curry powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add chick peas and water to a large stock pot
  2. bring to a boil & cook for 5 min reduce to med
  3. Add canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, turmeric, cinnamon, Harissa and lemon, salt and pepper
  4. Use immersion blender to thicken slightly
  5. Add lentils, tomatoes, carrots, onion, celery, cilantro, mint & parsley (add curry powder if desired)
  6. Simmer 10 min
  7. Add Swiss Chard and cook for 5 min
© Deborah Brooks
Category: Soups
Spicy Chick pea, lentil and veggie soup

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About Deborah Brooks

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Catrina says

    That soup looks delicious and is sooo healthy! All the veggies plus turmeric – reads like a vitamin bomb. Love the soup club idea!

  2. Kim G says

    I have to admit that I’m not a fan of lentils but this dish looks so yummy that i might just give them a try again!

  7. Sarah says

    Craving soup and comfort foods!
    Funny story I was order soup for A today and I ordered a chickpea lentil veggie soup because I thought it would be good poured over a bowl of rice. Take it as a sign!

  8. Coco says

    I think you’re right about spicy foods being satisfying — I guess your body has to pay attention to the spices. Chickpeas are always a winner in my book too! Great photos!

  9. Renée says

    I love the ingredients!! I just am not a “chunky” soup fan. I wonder if I blended everything if it would still taste good? I suppose it would, right??

  12. Katie Scott says

    MMMM!! This looks good! I don’t often cook with tumeric, but I need to add it to my rotation more often! I’m going to check out some of these other meatless recipes too–we need to make meatless meals happen more often in our house!

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