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Lentil Rice Soup (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

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Lentil Rice Soup – A hearty, flavorful, protein packed and veggie loaded soup sure to warm your belly and your soul. 

Just want to let you know that this post is sponsored by Lotus Foods. All content and opinions are my own.

Lentil Rice Soup

It’s a weeknight, it’s cold out, you’re tired and the kids are cranky. (No? Just me?) You are craving a big bowl of warm hearty soup, but that would take hours, right? No! I know your grandmother used to simmer soup all day long, but it’s really just not necessary. This Lentil Rice Soup will take you about 50 minutes, but the majority of that is hands off time. Perfect amount of time to help the kids with their homework while this simmers away on the stove.  Packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, this soup will warm your belly and your soul.

Lentil Rice Soup

Hearty Lentil Soup

Growing up, my mom was always the cook in our family (except for homemade pizza…I remember my dad doing that), but it’s my dad’s thoughts on food that I remember the most. He likes his food HOT – “if I’m not sweating, it’s not hot enough.” And I specifically remember two things about soup – if it’s potato soup it needs lots of celery salt and any kind of soup better be thick! None of those thin brothy soups for him. “If my spoon doesn’t stand up in it, it’s not thick enough.” LOL! Isn’t it funny the things we remember? I tried the spoon trick in this Lentil Rice Soup and it just about worked!! This is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs lentil soup recipe! If you like your soup on the thinner side, never fear, a few extra cups of veggie broth will do the trick.

Lentil Rice Soup

About Lotus Foods

I’ve been meaning to make a soup like this for quite some time, so when I was contacted by Meatless Monday, who teamed up with Lotus Foods, and asked me try out some of Lotus Foods’ product, I knew immediately what I would be making. The rice I used was their Organic Volcano Rice, which is a blend of Sintanur brown rice, whole grain red rice and lightly milled red rice. Focused on sustainable global agriculture, all of U.S. based Lotus Foods’ rice comes from small family rice farmers in developing countries. I really like what this company stands for and they have quite a variety of delicious rice products available, including Rice Ramen.

Lentil Rice Soup

Cook Once, Eat Twice

This recipe makes a big pot of soup, so lucky for you leftovers taste just as amazing. Pack it up in a thermos and take it to work or send it in your child’s lunchbox. It does continue to thicken up as it sits (your welcome, Dad!) so you may need to add a cup or so of broth or water when you reheat.

Lentil Rice Soup

Grab a hunk of crusty bread to eat alongside this flavorful, protein packed and veggie loaded soup. Comfort food at it’s best!

Lentil Rice Soup

Lentil Rice Soup

I hope you love this Lentil Rice Soup as much as we do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment  below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!

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Lentil Rice Soup
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
A hearty, flavorful, protein packed and veggie loaded soup sure to warm your belly and your soul. 50 minutes is all it takes and most of that is hands off time, making this the perfect winter weeknight meal.
Course: Entree, Soup
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, oil free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 144 kcal
Author: Jenn S.
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Saute the onion and garlic in 1/4 cup of vegetable broth for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  2. Add celery and carrots and cook another 5 minutes.
  3. Add lentils, rice, thyme, 1 tsp tamari, salt, pepper, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30-40 minutes until lentils and rice are cooked through, but not mushy.
  4. Take off heat, site in remaining 1 tsp of tamari and the juice of 1-2 lemons (to taste).
  5. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes

~This soup will continue to thicken as it sits. Leftovers may need to be reheated with another cup or two of vegetable broth.

 

 

Nutrition Facts
Lentil Rice Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1024mg 43%
Potassium 249mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 89%
Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 4%
Iron 14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Lentil Rice Soup - packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, full of flavor and super hearty, this soup will warm your belly and your soul. It takes only 50 minutes and the majority of that is hands off! Throw in the pot after work, help your kids with their homework and then enjoy a big cozy bowl of this nourishing Lentil Rice Soup.

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  1. Also, how can I make this with brown rice and lentils that are already cooked? I have leftovers of each that i want to use in something.

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    • 1 cup dry lentils would equal about 2 cups cooked and 1 cup dry rice would equal about 3 cups cooked. If you have less than that, you can certainly scale this recipe down to fit your needs. Soup is a hard thing to screw up so you really can’t go wrong. Sauté the veggies per the directions in the recipe, then add everything else except the broth, including your already cooked rice and lentils. Then pour as much broth in as you want for the consistency you like. I would guess maybe 4-5 cups. You can always add more as it cooks. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes to heat through and give the flavors a chance to develop. Enjoy!

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  3. #veggieinspired Tried this, used red lentils since I didn’t have green and twice the tamari, and cooked it in a pressure cooker high pressure for 18 min. Came out great!

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  4. Added a handful of kale to my batch and let it sit for 5 mins toward the end because I love my greens, and it was a great touch.

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    • Greens sound like a great touch! And so nutritious! So glad you liked it. Thanks, Hollyann!

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    • Greens sound like a great touch! And so nutritious! So glad you liked it. Thanks, Hollyann!

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  5. So, my husband, who is not a fan of soup or rice, said, “Surprisingly, this is pretty good.” That’s extremely high marks from him! I love soup and rice, and I absolutely loved the flavor/texture of this soup! I used the juice from a half of a lemon and it was perfect for us. Thank you for a soup recipe that both of us will want to eat again!

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    • HaHa, I love that, Sara! I’m surprised you got him to try it, but I’m glad he did! So happy you both liked it!

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    • Yay!! I’m super happy to hear that, Susan! Thank you so much for stopping by too let me know! Enjoy the rest of your week!

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    • It’s funny because my mom was always the one who cooked, but I actually have more food memories about my Dad…I think because they were a bit quirky. LOL!! Thank you, Cadry!

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    • Thanks, Kristina! And it’s so thick, I’m thinking about using it to stuff some cabbage leaves!!

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  11. This soup looks sooo good!! Will deffo get back to this one as soon as I’m back in the gym again. Just waiting for my gym buddy to come back to Berlin (good excuse not to go, haha)

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    • Well, this is super healthy, so no need to hit the gum first! Which reminds me, I’m doing a 30 day pushup challenge and I haven’t done them yet today. Better get on that! Thanks, Howie!

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  12. That looks glorious and a good reminder to get dinner started when you get home and leave it cooking. I had to laugh at your dad’s spoon standing up quote, my dad feels like that about custard, but my mum likes it thin. I remember them falling out over it once and being all huffy, it was hilarious.

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    • HaHa!! People are passionate about their food! I love it! And for the record, I like my custard thick too! 🙂 Thanks!

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  14. A gorgeous looking bowl of soup and perfect for when it’s a weeknight, it’s cold out and everybody’s cranky which seems to be the case here a lot lately! ;o)

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  17. Looks absolutely delish, and I love the ultra healthy ingredients! This is the kind of soup I totally crave this time of year. I’m with your Dad, thick is awesome. 🙂

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    • Thanks, Vanessa! And thanks for the PIN! I love lentils and rice together….so hearty! I hope you enjoy it!

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  20. This looks amazing, Jenn! I just bought a huge bag of lentils at Costco, guess what I’m making for dinner tonight? LOL! I’m like your dad when it comes to potato soup. It’s more like eating a bowl of mashed potatoes. 🙂

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    • LOL!!! Nothing wrong with soup with the liquid all absorbed!! Just means more flavor IN the ingredients, right?! Thank you, Linda!

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  21. Love soup so much! I especially love lentil soups, looks really hearty and delicious and I love every single ingredient. Great recipe! Beautiful soup!

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    • HaHa, yes, Kelly! I think he would! Thanks! I LOVE lentils! I probably eat them at least 5 times a week. I just had some tonight, in fact. I think they are so versatile and, of course, incredibly healthy!

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