The NEW Lentil Soup I've been making every week!

#LentilSoup #RedLentilSoup #HealthySoupRecipes #VeganSoup #PlantBasedProtein #ComfortFood #EasyDinner #LakaProteinSalad Looking for a deeply comforting, silky-smooth, and protein-packed dinner recipe that takes zero effort to make? This is the brand new Red Lentil Soup I've been making every single week, and it never fails to impress! Made with tender red lentils, sweet caramelized carrots, aromatic sliced garlic, and rich red onions, this wholesome soup delivers incredible natural sweetness and gut-friendly fiber. Simmered until soft and blended with luscious coconut cream, every single spoonful feels like pure liquid gold—luxuriously creamy, velvety smooth, and naturally dairy-free. It is 100% plant-based, gluten-free, gentle on digestion, and the perfect cozy meal prep recipe for busy weekdays or chilly evenings. Where in the world are you tuning in from today? Let us know your city or country down in the comments below! If you love cozy, nourishing, and healthy home cooking, please hit that like button, subscribe to Laka — Protein Salad, and ring the notification bell for more delicious weekly recipes! --------------------------------------------------- PREP TIME: 8 Minutes COOK TIME: 15 Minutes SERVINGS: 2–3 portions DIETARY: 100% Vegan, Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Dairy-Free --------------------------------------------------- INGREDIENTS: Aromatics & Vegetables: • 1/2 large red onion (finely diced) • 3–4 fresh garlic cloves (thinly sliced into petals) • 1 large sweet carrot (peeled, sliced, and diced into cubes) • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (for sautéing) Lentil Soup Base: • 1/2 cup split red lentils (thoroughly rinsed and drained) • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste) • 2 cups clean water (or vegetable broth) Creamy Finish & Garnish: • 3–4 tablespoons coconut cream (or thick canned coconut milk) • Extra coconut cream for the decorative swirl on top • Fresh chopped cilantro or green scallions (optional) --------------------------------------------------- STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare the Fresh Produce: • Peel and finely dice the red onion into small cubes. • Slice the fresh garlic cloves into thin aromatic petals. • Peel the carrot to reveal its vibrant orange hue, slice lengthwise, and cut into small, uniform bite-sized cubes. 2. Sauté the Aromatics: • Heat the cooking oil in a wide non-stick skillet or soup pan over medium heat. • Add the sliced garlic first and sauté for thirty seconds until lightly golden and intensely fragrant. • Add the diced red onion and stir gently with a wooden spoon until translucent, glossy, and sweet. 3. Add Carrots and Red Lentils: • Add the diced carrots into the pan and sauté for one to two minutes so they absorb the garlicky oil. • Pour in the rinsed split red lentils, stirring everything together until the lentils are well combined with the aromatics. 4. Season and Simmer: • Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. • Pour in clean water until all the vegetables and lentils are submerged. • Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then lower the flame to a gentle simmer. Cook until the red lentils melt into the broth and the carrot cubes become fork-tender. 5. Add the Coconut Cream: • Spoon the thick coconut cream directly into the simmering soup pan. • Stir thoroughly with your wooden spoon to incorporate the coconut richness into the golden broth. 6. Blend to Velvet Perfection: • Carefully transfer the cooked soup mixture into a high-speed blender container. • Blend on high until the soup transforms into a completely uniform, velvety-smooth golden cream with zero lumps. 7. Garnish and Serve: • Pour the piping-hot blended soup into your favorite wide ceramic serving bowl. • Spoon a decorative swirl of rich coconut cream right in the center. • Grab a wooden spoon, dive deep into that silky golden goodness, and enjoy the ultimate cozy comfort bowl! --------------------------------------------------- NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS: • Red Lentils are an outstanding source of clean plant protein, iron, and prebiotic fiber that nourish healthy gut bacteria and keep you satisfied for hours. • Carrots provide high levels of beta-carotene (vitamin A) and antioxidants to support eye health and promote vibrant, glowing skin. • Coconut Cream delivers healthy medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for sustained energy without adding dairy or cholesterol. If you’re wanting to add more protein into your diet, this chicken salad recipe is for you! It’s loaded with protein thanks to Cucumber, carrot chickpeas and chicken. Plus, this Mediterranean diet recipe is perfect for high protein meal prep. Here’s how you make this protein packed chicken salad ⬇️ #chickensalad #highprotein #highproteinmeals #proteinpacked #chickensaladrecipe #chickpeasalad #chickpeas #mealprep #mealprepideas Thank you for watching the video to the end ❤️ Turn on notifications to see my new recipes first 🔔