With protein-packed lentils, vegetables, and warming spices, this luxuriously creamy Golden French Lentil Soup is truly a meal in a bowl!
Errrmygerrrrd my love for cashews just grew like tenfold.
I’m quite literally jumping for joy (more like little bunny hops) over the fact that I can start rocking my jean jacket and infinity scarf whilst making 18,765 batches of Pumpkin Bars. Hi and bye.
It was a happy day when Oh She Glows Every Day: Quick and Simple Satisfying Plant-based Recipes landed in my mailbox. I have a love love relationship with Oh She Glows. Love Angela, love her recipes. All the lovin’!!!
I’m a big fan of her first book so I knew the second would be just as (if not more) delish. This book is special because it’s really, really approachable. It features the kind of recipes you’d make on a daily basis, like The Best Marinated Lentils, Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Chickpea Coconut Curry, and High Rise Pumpkin Cupcakes (duh). There’s tons of smoothies (yasssss), simple breakfast options, meal-sized salads, and plant-powered mains. Lettuce not forget all the gorgeous photography!
This book is easy on zee eyes.
Angela was one of my biggest inspirations in the early days and still is today. It warms my heart to see my original favorite plant-based bloggers moving on to publishing badass cookbooks. I’m over here dreaming of following in there lovely footsteps someday (wink face)…
Back to this luscious recipe. I love soups because they can so easily be a meal in a bowl. Work smarter not harder! This beaut has protein-packed lentils, tons of veggies, warming anti-inflammatory spices, and cashews for healthy fats humbelievable creaminess. It’s one of those recipes that made me really look forward to eating lunch.
Angela was sweet enough to offer a FREE copy of Oh She Glows Every Day to one lucky Hummusapien reader! This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only. The giveaway will end Friday, September 30th at 12:00pm EST. The winner will be notified via email.
To enter the giveaway:
- Follow me on Instagram
- “Like” the picture of this soup and tag a friend who’d love it in the comments section
- Come back to the blog and leave a comment on this post telling me you did. If you don’t have Instagram, simply leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win the cookbook
If you already have the book, I want to know what you’ve made so far! Enjoy, my lovely lentils.
PrintGolden French Lentil Soup
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
- Cuisine: Soup
This luxurious, comforting Golden French Lentil Soup is truly a meal in a bowl! It’s loaded with protein-packed lentils, vegetables, greens, and warming spices. Serve it as the main course with crusty whole grain bread for a healthy, filling, vegan and gluten-free meal the whole family will love.
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, or 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, to taste, plus a couple pinches
- 2 medium carrots, diced (1 heaping cup)
- 2 stalks celery, diced (3/4 cup)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 (14-oz) can of diced tomatoes, with juices
- 3/4 cup uncooked French green lentils, picked over and rinsed (I used brown lentils)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cups stemmed and chopped Swiss chard or kale leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, to taste (I used balsamic vinegar)
- Put the cashews in a bowl and cover with a couple of inches of water. Soak for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. (For a quick-soak method, cover with boiling water and soak for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Drain and rinse. Transfer the cashews to a high-speed blender along with 1/2 cup of the water. Blend on high until super smooth and creamy in texture. Set the cashew cream aside.
- In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and a couple pinches of salt, and sauté until the onion is softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots and celery, and cook for another few minutes or so. Stir in the cumin, thyme, and turmeric until combined.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, lentils, broth, and remaining water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the cashew cream and chard. Add salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste. (The vinegar’s role is to add a little bit of brightness to the soup; add a bit at a time and keep tasting, as it can quickly overwhelm.) Cook for a couple of minutes over low-medium heat, until the chard is wilted, and then serve.
- This stew will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or you can freeze it for 1 to 2 months (always let it cool completely before storing). The stew will thicken after sitting in the fridge; you can thin it out with a bit of broth when you reheat it, if desired, or simply serve it thick with some crusty bread.
Reprinted from Oh She Glows Every Day by arrangement with Avery, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2016, Glo Bakery Corporation
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just bought a big bag o’ lentils and this is callin’ their name!!! as soon as i see the pic on insta, i’ll tag my friend as well xo
I think I need to make this soup right now. Looks awesome, as do all of Angela’s recipes! I tagged a friend on insta!
Go make it it’s amazing! 🙂
I liked the photo and tagged a fried!
Love it!
Me and ny Family love Lentils and definetly this is one of my favorite?❤
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There’s something so perf about lentils in the fall isn’t there?!
Can’t wait to try this! I shared it with my veg loving friends on insta!
Awesome! It’s truly delish.
This looks so delicious! Cashews are magical, and I would love to try them in this…can’t wait to see what else is in this cookbook!
Cashews are SO magical! (And so is the cookbook) 🙂
I found your blog and Instagram account after attending Heathy Bites. I liked and tagged a friend on the IG pic. Thanks!
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Healthy Bites! Love it.
Left a comment!!! Crossing my fingers and sending lots of prayers, I was literally sitting on the floor of Barnes and Noble this weekend drooling over her cookbooks but didn’t end up buying it because you know, #broke. Love you girlfriend. ❤️
The cookbooks are AMAZE. Good luck lady!
Commented on the Instagram and tagged my mom! I’ve been dying to get my hands on a copy of this book!! I’m new in my journey of healthy eating and would love some inspiration and ya know on the college budget is hard to find extra money to buy the cookbook ?
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Can definitely understand that college budget, girlfriend! Good luck and wish you the best on your journey 🙂
Yes please!!! I need this book in my house STAT! ❤️❤️❤️
I already like you on insta but went and tagged a friend. Love!
Made the eggplant tomato soup last night and will make this soup this week! Cookbook looks amazing and I’m pretty selective on what should be added to my library! Yum! Fingers crossed! Posted on IG!
Told my best foodie friend! 🙂
Angela’s recipes are so easy and inspiring! I would love to add this cookbook to my arsenal and to show more people how nourishing and tasty plant-based cooking can be!
It looks amazing! The book just came in my mailbox last week too but I haven’t opened it yet – thanks for the inspiration to crack it open. 🙂
I’d love to win this cookbook because who couldn’t use more ideas for fast, delicious plant-based meals?!?! It’s always fun to try something new and be inspired by what others are doing!
Commented on IG (iamkristen)! I’m really getting into much healthier cooking (which is why I love your recipes of course!) and I constantly look to blogs, but it would be nice to have something right in my hands instead of getting my laptop messy in the kitchen 🙂 You know it’s happened to you!
Liked, tagged and added this recipe to my must make list. Love Oh she glows and have been waiting for this cookook. Pick me, pick me 😉
Followed, liked, commented! Check, check, and check! Looking forward to more fall recipes, fiber… and scarves 🙂
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I tagged my husband!
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Would love this cookbook! Love Angela, love her site, love her beautiful, tasty food! Thank you for sharing with us the people who inspire you – my journey to healthier eating has been much easier since following you. 🙂
I tagged my best friend. We like to make food together. : ) Thanks for sharing this recipe and offering the giveaway! I look forward to making this!
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I have recently become obsessed with lentils…what a tasty vegetarian protein source. And I instantly love any vegetarian soup recipe that is not tomato based, as I find them too acidic! I commented on Insta too @tellenhunt – can’t wait to make this with my boyfriend 😀
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I liked the photo & tagged a friend! I can’t wait to make this soup!
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I love Angela’s recipe’s so much! You both totally rock!! I commented on the insta @LeahKaye126! Can’t wait to make this yummy soup this week!!
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Liked and tagged a friend on instagram. Love, love, love lentil soup and this one looks decadent. I am familiar with Oh She Glows recipes and would eagerly tear through her newest book.
Thanks for posting this, I will definitely try it. I don’t have Instagram, but I really would love to have a copy of this book. I have the Oh she glows cook book and love love love it!
The recipes are awesome. Love the Chana Masala and the Broccoli Cashew Cheese Quinoa Burrito.. Looking forward to making all the soups again this winter.
Winning a copy of the new book would be just phenomenal!
I’m obsessed with her first book (and basically all other veg cookbooks that are heavy on the photos!) so I know I’d love this one too.
I’d love to have that cookbook because I’m one cookbook away from being cuckoo bananas for vegan cookbooks.
Followed, liked, tagged, and commented! Thanks for offering this giveaway, Alexis! I love Angela’s first cookbook and would be so happy to cherish this one too 🙂
Liked the photo and am DIGGING this new cookbook! Can’t wait to test it out, whether I win or not 🙂
Commented on the IG ofc. I am so pumped! This cookbook is EVERYTHING I want right now!
FALLing for lentils so hard rn. Love this!!
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I would love a chance to win the cookbook! I love Angela and all she does… …..you, Robyn and Angela are so inspiring to me.
Thanks for sharing this recipe….I am SO ready for the cooler weather so I can start cooking warm hearty foods again!
I cannot wait to start making soups and stews for Fall and Winter! I am not happy or ready for cooler temperatures. Her photos look amazing…so easy on the eyes! Happy Monday Friend! XOXO
This looks amazing- can’t wait to try it!
I can ‘t wait to make this soup! Please cool down Columbus?. Thanks for the new recipe!
I just liked your insta post and tagged my boyfriend who LOVES soup..almost too much. I’m always trying to get him to eat more veggies and I know he’d love this!
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Soup is totally the most delish way to get your veggies 🙂
Lentils are my favorite plant based protein. Would like to have a new cookbook to inspire me to branch out and try other delicious veggie meals!
Totally agree, lentils are little power houses!
I am a Instagram follower and commented, tagged a friend & loved your post!
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Done and done! This looks great and like something my kids will actually eat!
This looks awesome! I’ve tagged my husband on Instagram who will definitely love it!
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i would SO love to win this book! 1) I love cookbooks; the photography.. the inspiration.. the smell and feel of crisp new book pages. 2) Oh She Glows is Canadian! 3) I need some more veggie recipe inspiration, as well as more soup recipes! thx
I love anything with lentils! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try and have leftovers for the ENTIRE week. Thank you!
Definitely will being making this this fall! I commented on Insta, thanks!
This looks so yummy!!! Liked on insta and tagged a friend 🙂
liked and commented on insta – and shared with my daughter who loves angela’s recipes too!
Just posted on your IG! I would love to get her cookbook simply bc as I’ve shared with you my diet goals before, I think a book like this could really help me…and it fits into my healthy living goals as well. And this recipe looks amazing!
Cashews and lentils and veggies oh my! Can’t wait to make this, and hopefully more from Oh She Glow’s book 🙂 Tagged a friend on the insta machine!
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I just made your pumpkin bars last night and they are divine! On a journey to learn more about food intoleracnes and it was amazing to eat something so yummy last night and not have one issue other than wanting more and more ? Now I must make it to your shop soon!!! Liked and tagged a friend that just became vegan.
WI don’t have Instantgram, but I’d love to win the cookbook. It sounds like my SAD family would love the recipes.
You already KNOW I commented!! <3 Love love love Angela and all of her recipes.
yesss! i tagged my BFF who is super into health & fitness too, but i’m trying to get her to eat more plant based <3
i love angela's recipes!! would LOVE to add to my collection! <3 🙂
So excited for this recipe! I saw your got the book on snap awhile ago and have been waiting for a sneak peak! I would love to win this cookbook since I am going to start incorporating more plant based meals in my diet since I am marathon training!
Wow, Alexis, your pics are pure porn!! Even the color screams AUTUMN!
I’d like to win Angela’s new cookbook because I’m in the midst of changing my diet and lifestyle, and I’d love the support I’d get from a book full of easily accessible, quick and delicious recipes for inspiration.
And besides, Angela’s recipes are simply yummy 🙂
Hi! I am following you on Instagram, liked the photo and tagged a friend. I also tweeted! Thanks =)
I love soup and lentils are the best. Great recipe. Cannot wait to try it.
I’ve been seeing recipes from this cookbook around the blogosphere and they all look amazing – I would love to win a copy! Tagged a friend on insta!
I did it! This looks so good!!
Hi Anna! You’re the winner! Email me at [email protected] with your address, thanks!
YUM! I can’t wait to make this delicious dish! My 11 month daughter is always interested in what I am eating so I love sharing new healthy meals with her. Would love to win that fun cookbook for some more ideas!!
drooled over it. liked it. tagged my mother friend.
Liked the photo and I love you and your blog! I have her first cook book and can only imagine how amazing this one is!
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I liked/tagged the photo and would LOVE to win this cookbook. I cooked my way through her first book and it was amazing.
I’m moving in with my best friend who is in the process of trying to cook more and eat healthier. All of my other cook books including the OG OSG cookbook have been motivating to her and I would love this cookbook for the both of us 🙂
This would be the perfect cookbook! Have fun on your healthy cooking journey 🙂
Confession: I have never purchased or consumed lentils. Please forgive me for my plant less ways. I would bend over beets to get this cookbook! And yes, I tagged a friend on Instagram!
Lentils are LIFE! 10/10 would recommend 🙂
Comfort in a bowl! 🙂 I entered to win with IG username “TiffanylwolffCLT.”
Couldn’t agree more!
i tagged my friend!
Awesome!
Followed, Liked, Tagged and back here to comment! I’m just discovering your blog and it is great!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway! 🙂
So happy! Thanks for reading 🙂
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, I have tried popsicles made from smoothie. It seems to work well and my 2 yr old has been eating them. I just blended banana, mixed fruit (strawberry, blueberry and raspberry I think), yogurt, honey, and orange juice.
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As, required. ? Every recipe I’ve seen featured from this book looks amazing, so I can’t wait to see the entire thing. ?
It’s amazing! Everything is beauteous and yummy.
I’d love to win this book because I’ve loved Angela’s recipes for years and would love to try her new ones! Her photography is gorgeous, but I would definitely put the book to good use! 🙂
She’s so awesome! Good luck, lady 🙂
Ummm this is def on my weekend to do list. Looks incredible! I liked & tagged my bestie on Insta
Awesome! Truly the perfect yummy weekend meal.
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Looks absolutely amazing….my kids love lentils, I will definitely give this a try,
I followed, I liked and tagged my bestie on Instagram!
Thanks Hummusapien ??
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Her first cookbook was amazing so I’m sure this one won’t disappoint! Thanks for sharing! (liked and tagged on insta :))
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I have heard so many great things about this cookbook! I would love to win to have some new recipes to try out! We tend to eat the same things every week.
I loved Angela’s last cookbook and have been dying to get my hands on a copy of this! I tagged my mom on IG 🙂
I liked the picture and tagged a friend!
Hi Alexis, I tagged a friend on Instagram – I am the Pigtown Farmers Market handle! I am the Market Manager for this Market, and I tagged a fellow farmer friend because this recipe might be a good use of some of our fall produce. I’m excited to make it! I love your recipes and have featured some of them in our weekly newsletters that go out to Market guests! You and Angela Liddon are some of my biggest food inspirations!
Followed you, liked the picture, and tagged my wonderful husband! We would LOVE to win a copy of this book. So many plantbased YUMS! Thanks for offering the giveaway! I hope your Europe trip is amazing!!
My body is badly broken. I NEED to start making plant based recipes for better health. But where to start??? Would love a copy of your book!
Trying out Paleo starting Monday and would love this! 🙂
I love her first cookbook so I really would love her new one! This cookbook looks really great.
I cook with lentils and tofu often, so I would love a good cookbook for new ideas
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I cook with lentils and tofu quite often, so I could use a cookbook for some new ideas
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I love lentil soup and need a new recipe! And I want to try the others in the book too 🙂
I don’t have an Instagram account but I would love to win the book because I really like the recipes on her blog. =)
Commented on Instagram and tagged someone. My friends and I take turns making healthy meals for each other. We especially love the many Oh She Glows lentil soups. Can’t wait to try.
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I made this last night and it was incredible. Definitely going into regular rotation here. I shared mine here – https://www.instagram.com/p/BK0tfU-gPul/
Also followed, liked and tagged a friend. 🙂
I would like to win the book because I loved Angela’s recipes in her first book and I’m sure her new recipes will be just as amazing 🙂
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If the recipes in this c ookbook are anything like the one you’ve posted (and feature on your blog) I would LOVE to get my hands on a copy, an d cook delicious & healthy recipes myself at home! I’m a budding foodie and am always looking for inspiration…and a curry is my love language 🙂
How do I enter the giveaway? I’m subscribed to the blog.
I would love Angela’s book because her recipes are amazing and every vegan should have her books to cook from!
I don’t have instagram but I love Angela’s website and would love a copy of her book!
Hello- I would love a the Oh She Glows Everyday book because my kids are complaining to much at dinner time lately- I need new ideas!
(Sorry not on Instagram)
I’d love this cookbook because I’m always looking for quicker recipes for busy weeknights!
Would love this! I liked the photo and tagged a friend!
Yum! I liked & tagged on instagram!
I liked and tagged! Thank you!
Would love to try this! I liked and tagged the photo. Thank you!
giving the photo all the likes and making the soup this week! thanks!
I don’t have instagram, but would love to win a copy of the book. As a recently returning graduate student, I need some new quick “every day” recipes to keep me fueled through busy days and weeks. I can’t wait to try this lentil soup!
I liked the photo and tagged a friend
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I’d love to win this book to try some of Angela’s new recipes!
I’d love to win the cookbook because I love Angela’s recipes and I’ve been following her blog since I first started getting into healthy eating. It would be cool to see what she is cooking these days!
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