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, 2016 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: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Soup
Description
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.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews, or ¼ 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 ½ tsp fine sea salt, to taste, plus a couple pinches
- 2 medium carrots, diced (1 heaping cup)
- 2 stalks celery, diced (¾ cup)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 (14-oz) can of diced tomatoes, with juices
- ¾ 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)
Instructions
- 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 ½ 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.
Notes
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
Did you make it?!
I love seeing your creations! Let me know how you liked this recipe in the comments below or snap a pic on Instagram with the hashtag #hummusapien! I love to re-post my favorites.
Rachel says
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!
lauren says
giving the photo all the likes and making the soup this week! thanks!
Cassie says
Would love to try this! I liked and tagged the photo. Thank you!
Kathy says
I liked and tagged! Thank you!
Jordan says
Yum! I liked & tagged on instagram!
Mary says
Would love this! I liked the photo and tagged a friend!
Lauren says
I'd love this cookbook because I'm always looking for quicker recipes for busy weeknights!
Kelly B says
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)
Emma says
I don't have instagram but I love Angela's website and would love a copy of her book!
Lacey says
I would love Angela's book because her recipes are amazing and every vegan should have her books to cook from!
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How do I enter the giveaway? I'm subscribed to the blog.
Victoria says
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 🙂
Andrea says
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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Adele says
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. 🙂
Mey Saechao says
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.
★★★★★
Corrine says
I don't have an Instagram account but I would love to win the book because I really like the recipes on her blog. =)
Preston says
I love lentil soup and need a new recipe! And I want to try the others in the book too 🙂
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I love her first cookbook so I really would love her new one! This cookbook looks really great.
Bec says
Trying out Paleo starting Monday and would love this! 🙂
kj says
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!
Courtney Glausi says
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!!
Kate says
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!
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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 🙂
paige c says
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.
Miranda says
Her first cookbook was amazing so I'm sure this one won't disappoint! Thanks for sharing! (liked and tagged on insta :))
★★★★★
Lizz Russo says
Looks absolutely amazing....my kids love lentils, I will definitely give this a try,
I followed, I liked and tagged my bestie on Instagram!
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Georgina says
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Alexis says
Awesome! Truly the perfect yummy weekend meal.
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Jacky says
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! 🙂
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She's so awesome! Good luck, lady 🙂
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Followed, Liked, Tagged and back here to comment! I'm just discovering your blog and it is great!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway! 🙂
Alexis says
So happy! Thanks for reading 🙂
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courtney says
i tagged my friend!
Alexis says
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Tiff says
Comfort in a bowl! 🙂 I entered to win with IG username "TiffanylwolffCLT."
Alexis says
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Aven says
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!
Alexis says
Lentils are LIFE! 10/10 would recommend 🙂
Victoria says
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 🙂
Alexis says
This would be the perfect cookbook! Have fun on your healthy cooking journey 🙂
Sam says
I liked/tagged the photo and would LOVE to win this cookbook. I cooked my way through her first book and it was amazing.
Kristin bieber says
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!
★★★★★
Claudia Margaroli says
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Stevie says
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Anna C says
I did it! This looks so good!!
Alexis says
Hi Anna! You're the winner! Email me at hummusapien@hotmail.com with your address, thanks!
Kelsey says
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!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
I love soup and lentils are the best. Great recipe. Cannot wait to try it.
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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 🙂
Kelly @ Eat the Gains says
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masala girl says
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i love angela's recipes!! would LOVE to add to my collection! <3 🙂
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