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Lentils + Scallions Soup (Vegan, GF)

Kalyani
Lentil Scallion Soup is a nutritious and light Gluten Free vegan soup with scallions and lentils in a homemade broth. Perfect for rainy or chilly days as dinner / brunch.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American, International
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Homemade Vegetable Stock 1 cup = 240 ml
  • 4 TBSP Cooked lentils I used Moong dal / split green gramYOU MAY ALSO use raw lentils – soaked for 10 mins
  • 200 ml Water plain, filtered
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Salt if your stock is salted, adjust accordingly
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 4 tsp Spring onions Scallion greens,chopped
  • 2 TBSP Spring Onions whites, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic minced fine, optional
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 3 TBSP Mixed veggies I used a mix of cabbage, french beans,cauliflower, finely minced

Instructions
 

  • In a small pressure cooker / soup pot, add oil. Sauté the spring onion whites and garlic. Then add the turmeric, veggies and sauté them for further 2 mins. Now add the vegetable stock, water, salt and pepper. At this stage add the cooked lentils (mashed well) and half of the Spring Onions.
  • Pressure cook for 3-4 Whistles.
  • Once pressure is released, check for salt and spices and adjust accordingly. serve with a garnish of the rest of the spring onions and mix well.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Tips / FAQs to make this Lentil Scallion Soup

  1. What kind of lentils can be used for this soup ? I prefer red lentils (masoor dal) or Split yellow lentils. If you have cooked pigeon peas, that can also be used.
  2. Can this be made ahead ? Certainly. It keeps well for 24-48 hours, so you can cook this in bulk / make ahead.
  3. I don't have scallions. What can I use ? You could probably sub scallions / spring onions with chives. But that might alter the taste.
  4. Can I skip the scallions altogether ? Well, this is a lentil + scallion soup. So if you skip the scallions, it will be a lentil soup with few veggies.
  5. I don't have / dont like turmeric in my soup. You can skip it. But I usually add a dash of turmeric when cooking my lentils, so we liked the earthy taste of the turmeric in this soup.
Keyword Brunch, Easy Soups, Gluten Free Soups, Gluten Free Vegan, Lentil Soup, Quick Soups, Scallion soups, Soups for Brunch, Vegan Soups
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