Vegan Tomato Soup Recipe With Red Lentils & Cashews
A one pot 15 minute tomato soup recipe made creamy with protein rich red lentils and cashews.
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup red lentils
- ½ cup cashews
- 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes canned or fresh
- 1 handful fresh basil
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, add the onion and pepper as well as a tablespoon of water or vegetable broth. Saute until softened, for approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot except for the fresh basil. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the lentils have cooked.
- Add the fresh basil into the soup. Allow to cool until safe to handle, then using an immersion blender or countertop blender, combine until a smooth soup is formed. Enjoy.