This hearty vegan lentil and black bean soup recipe is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. Only 223 calories per generous serving! 223 calories and 2 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP
In the spirit of Meatless Monday, I pulled together a healthy, vegetarian (actually, this one will satisfy those who prefer vegan, too) soup for dinner. Truth be told, I needed something light after a weekend of hot gravy sandwiches – that would be a piece of bread, smeared with cranberry-maple sauce, loaded with turkey and stuffing and drenched in gravy. Oh yeah. You can see why I needed to get back to basics. A simple soup of lentils simmered with black beans, onions, garlic and flavored with smoked paprika is just what the diet doctor ordered. My jeans concur. All this talk about meatless meals leads me to this cookbook.
Last week I attended a book signing for Pam Anderson’s new book, Cook Without a Book: Meatless Meals. You may remember that I am a big fan of Pam Anderson’s recipes and books – her Spicy Coconut Shrimp Stew is one of our favorites. Pam speaks to the home cook, developing recipes that can be made and enjoyed by novice and experienced cooks alike. She is a down-to-earth, kind soul who clearly loves what she does. She was accompanied by her daughter Maggy, who is a force of her own – she has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know and spunk to spare. Pam, Maggy and Sharon (Pam’s other daughter) together are Three Many Cooks.
There are plenty of books out there that are packed with vegetarian recipes. So, what makes Pam’s book different? One of the most appealing things to me is that the book provides formulas for whipping up healthy, meatless meals while providing latitude so that you can come up with your own flavor combinations depending on what ingredients you have on hand. If you’re not in the mood for being creative, that’s okay. There are plenty of suggestions for each type of meal and the categories run the gamut from oatmeal and breakfast pizzas to skillet stews and fast-food favorites (Italian, Asian and Mexican).
This Lentil & Black Bean Soup recipe doesn’t come from Pam’s book, but is inspired by her philosophy of working more meatless meals in our repertoire.
The lentil black bean soup recipe:
Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan set over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are beginning to soften, 6 to 7 minutes.
Add garlic, smoked paprika and bay leaves and saute for 30 seconds.
Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, lentils, 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth and 3 cups water. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat slightly and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 25 to 35 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool for about 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Transfer half of the lentil mixture, half of the black beans and 3/4 cup chicken broth to the bowl of a blender or food processor. Pulse until combined, but not pureed. It should be a chunky texture.
Pour the blender mixture back into the lentils in the saucepan, along with the remaining 1 cup of vegetable or chicken broth and remaining black beans. Stir and reheat over medium heat. Stir in parsley. Serve.
Other recipes with lentils:
Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes {Cookin’ Canuck}
Dal Makhani {Indian Simmer}
Lentil Drops in Garlic Tomato Sauce {eCurry}
Curried Lentil Soup {Namely Mary}
Roasted Shrimp & Green Lentils {Blue Kitchen}
Hearty Lentil & Black Bean Soup with Smoked Paprika
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large onion chopped
- 2 large stalks celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 14 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup dried brown lentils
- 4 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth divided
- 3 cups water
- 1 14 ounces can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan set over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are beginning to soften, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika and bay leaves and saute for 30 seconds.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, lentils, 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth and 3 cups water. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool for about 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Transfer half of the lentil mixture, half of the black beans and ¾ cup vegetable or chicken broth to the bowl of a blender or food processor. Pulse until combined, but not pureed. It should be a chunky texture.
- Pour the blender mixture back into the lentils in the saucepan, along with the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth and remaining black beans. Stir and reheat over medium heat. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Notes
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Chelsey says
Looks wonderful, definitely on my “to make” list. Just one question – how many lentils are needed?? Thanks so much!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
I’m sorry about that, Chelsey. I updated the recipe to read “1 cup dried lentils”. Thanks for the heads-up!
Chelsey says
Made the soup yesterday and it was a huge hit! My boyfriend and I loved it. He’s Spanish so we always have smoked paprika in the cupboard. 😉
Chelsey says
By the way, I’m curious. Do you ever use celery root in your soups?? I’m a Canadian living over in Europe, where it’s a commom ingredient, but whenever I buy it in Canada people are always giving me funny looks and asking me what it is.
Chelsey says
Probably because it looks like brains. . . . 😉
Daryl says
The soup looks delicious and perfect for cold winter nights
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Melissa says
I have a can of black beans and a bag of lentils in my pantry right now. What a perfect way to use them!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This soup sounds so yummy! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
Laurie says
That soup looks like just the right thing for a chilly winter evening – yummy!
Kristen says
That soup sounds like the perfect answer to a cold autumn day.
Bev Weidner says
I’d absolutely LOVE this book. I love Pam’s work and need that pizza on the cover. Dear GAWD.
Fernie says
How much Lentils? 1 1/2 cups?
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Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Sorry for the omission, Fernie. It now reads “1 cup dried lentils”.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i’m always looking for more meatless meals – this soup sounds fantastic!
Danielle says
This book looks fantastic! I am always looking for solid vegetarian cookbooks.
Belinda @zomppa says
That’s a beautiful hearty soup for chilly rainy days like this!
Yvonne B says
This looks like a perfect soup for this cooler weather. I have everything in my pantry so I think I’ll make it this week. I do have a question about the lentils though. They aren’t in the list of ingredients. How much?
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thanks for your comment, Yvonne. I hope you enjoy the soup. I updated the ingredients list to read “1 cup dried lentils”. Thanks for the heads-up!
Jean says
The recipe looks excellent and I will definitely be making it soon on a rainy day that cries out for comfort food (like today!). I think the lentils may have been omitted from the recipe and I was wondering whether you use dried or canned lentils. Do you worry about the BPA lining of canned goods?
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thanks, Jean. I just updated the recipe to read “1 cup dried lentils”.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
To answer your question about BPA. Yes, it is indeed a concern. Truth be told, I know that I will be far less likely to get beans into my diet if I rely only on dried beans. I need to be better about planning ahead to soak the beans. I have read that the most highly concentrated levels of BPA are found in canned pasta, soup and meats, though I’m sure they are still present in canned beans. I understand that Eden Foods uses a non-BPA lining for their canned beans, so I buy those when I see them. Let’s hope it’s an issue that gets dealt with soon!
Jean says
Thanks so much for your quick and thoughtful replies. I really enjoy your blog and recipes!
Leanne says
Does this mean you let the lentils soak first?
Dara says
Hi Leanne, I didn’t actually need to soak the lentils first. They came out tender in the time specified.
Patricia L. says
I’m trying to get more fiber in my diet. This one looks good!
Kelley {mountain mama cooks} says
This looks so hearty and filling I can’t imagine you even miss the meat!
Jessen says
A vegetarian Cookbook is just what I need. My Meat Loving family doesn’t believe in a meal without meat in it, so a little help with adapting meatless meals into the rotation would be inspiring and life changing for us!!
Maureen Elliott says
Love all of your recipes! Amazing stuff!
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I already follow Cookin Canuck on Fb!
bellini says
After the “groan fest” of the holiday table a nice, healthy soup like this is more than welcome.
Kristen says
I already have the wonderful book, but have to say that I adore this photo, Dara. Gorgeous!
JenP says
Looks great for the winter!
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
This soup looks awesome, and the book looks great!
Eva Canitano says
Love this soup!
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carolinaheartstrings says
This is my new favorite. I love love love lentils. Thanks for making and sharing. Come visit us. We have a terrific pumpkin fried rice and this Friday we are having our second give away. Be sure to stop by and register for a chance to win a party dress from Shabby Apple.
Janis Chudleigh says
I could eat soup every night of the week!
Christina says
This will be on our dinner table tonight… would love to enhance my repertoire of meatless meals, with two growing boys anything that can stretch our budget dollars…The Pam Anderson book would be a great start!
Blessings
Christina
Kari says
This soup looks fantastic! I love lentils.
Amanda says
Wow, does that look delicious!! What a great recipe.. and neat book!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
This looks so, so good–I became a lentil addict after studying in Spain! My house madre made them all the time. 🙂
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Shannon says
This looks delicious . . . adding it to my list of new recipes to try.
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Michelle says
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Amanda T says
What a wonderful giveaway
Tracy says
This soup looks amazing and like just what I need after all that Thanksgiving food. I can’t wait to try this recipe, and the other lentil recipes you linked as well!
Linda Madura says
This sounds like something I need! I’ve just begun, at the late age of 66, an attempt to turn my food life around. Vegetarian/vegan eating is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long while, but I didn’t have either the courage or the support of family. Now I have the courage, but still no family support. I love your recipes, so if you think so highly of this book, I’m sure it would be of great help to me. Thanks for listening.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Linda, good for you! It is never too late to inject healthy lifestyle and food choices into your daily routine. Pam’s book is packed full of great ideas and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
patti says
Definitely going to try this one. Finally found some ‘smoked’ paprika and this will be my first use for it. Sounds good and healthy to boot!
Linda Madura says
I have liked “Cookin’ Canuck” on FB…I don’t tweet, though. 🙁
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Pam Anderson is “liked” on Facebook, but, once again, no tweeting. 🙁
farmkat says
Thanks for the giveaway… I love Pam’s books. I think I have all of her other ones. I agree about vegetarian cooking – fills you up, but not heavy.
Becky says
I have been looking for a good soup to make soon and I think this may be the one!
Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies says
This looks so good….what type of lentil did you use? Can I use red lentils (also called Masoor Daal)?
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Asiya, I used brown lentils in this particular recipe, but love using Masoor Dal, too.
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Linda Madura says
My favorite soup is lentil, so this recipe is now on my list of “Things to make ASAP!”
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Mb says
this book looks great!
Nicole says
We love meatless meals! Easier on the budget, too!
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Daisi B says
I love meatless Mondays!
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Diane {Created by Diane} says
this soup looks great, so does that book 🙂
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Maria says
I love Pam and I love her latest book! The soup looks amazing!
Coramie says
Absolutely perfect recipe for a day like today…..cloudy, chilly with snow in the forecast!! Thanks so much!!
Alyse says
I would just love a copy of this wonderful book.
Averand says
I just bought some black beans because they were on sale. Now I have something to use them in…thanks so much !!
Jessica @ Stylish Stealthy and Healthy says
I love this. Mostly because I have (and usually always have) all these ingredients at this very moment. Can’t wait to try it!
Evelyn R says
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Brigette says
Looks great! It’s 36 and windy here today . . soup weather for sure!
Jeanette says
What a hearty vegetarian meal, and it has one of my favorite spices – smoked paprika!
Delishhh says
I hear you about changing things up – love the soup and great giveway!
Jess says
I can’t tell which I’d be more excited to get my hands on – a bowl of that soup or the cookbook!
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Marilyn says
Just discovered your blog today, recently discovered smoked paprika, and I LOVE anything made with black beans or lentils! Yum!!!!
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Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
The book sounds amazing and right up my alley! I’m always looking for more meatless meal inspiration.
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Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
i would love a bowl of this tonight!
KalynsKitchen says
Lentils. Black Beans. Smoked Paprika. What a combination!
I was so sad I had to miss the event with Pam. Sounds like it was a lot of fun. But I already bought the book, so you don’t have to put me in the giveaway.
Vaishali Sharda says
Love this recipe. Will have to make it very soon with the weathers cooling down…:)!
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Melanie says
That looks awesome!
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Magic of Spice says
What a beautiful soup…love the combination 🙂
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Sandra's Easy Cooking says
What a great bowl of soup..sounds and look incredibly tasty!!! And I love tour photos too!!!
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Stephanie says
These were the exact ingredients I had LAST night, but now that I’ve read this, I’m gonna go buy them again. Good for my upcoming soup swap as well. Thanks!
Heather c says
Yum! Tomorrows dinner
Julie says
I like Cookin’ Canuck on Facebook. I also got a little bit overzealous with getting lentils from the bulk bin at Smith’s this week (about 2 lbs when I just needed a cup), so this soup looks perfect!
Jill says
This cookbook looks great!!!!
Sarah L says
That soup looks great!
Heather says
This soup looks delicious!!! I can’t wait to try it!
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Heather c says
ILiked on fb. And decided to make it for dinner tonighy
Pam says
One of my fav veggie meals is a mix of barley, quinoa, lentils, white beans, rice, and diced carrots, celery and other aromatic/root veggies cooked in rich veggie broth! Very filling a tasty.
Myrolin McNair says
This sounds yummy! I’ve already printed it to try.
Annie says
This recipe sounds delish!
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Annie says
I shared this link on face book, too.
Annie says
I liked Cookin’ Canuck, too.
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I liked Pam Anderson, too.
Annie says
Or was it Three Many Cooks!
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
This looks delicious. I’ve found that recently, vegetarian soups seem to appeal most to me, especially ones that include any sort of beans. Yum.
Rachel Blom says
This looks good. I was just looking for a lentil soup recipe.
Renee @ Beyond Rice and Tofu says
This soup sounds wonderful, love the smoked paprika!
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I just liked Three Many Cooks on FB! Thanks for the giveaway.
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I just added Cookin Canuck to my friends on FB! Thanks again.
Allison C says
This soup sounds so good and is making me hungry! I’m a vegetarian and I’m always looking fr good veggie recipes!
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Deborah says
I have been seeing this recipe all over Pinterest today, and couldn’t wait to come and check it out! It sounds so good. I’m definitely putting it on my list! (And you don’t need to enter my name for the giveaway, I already have a copy 🙂 but I just had to comment because this looks so good!)
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dee mallett says
We love lentil soups. Our favorite is Creamy Kale Lentil. Looks like I have all the ingredients on hand, it will be extra tasty with my garden canned tomatoes. I just recently bought some smoked paprika at the bulk store. Looking forward to making this this week. thank you. 🙂
J Langley says
These soups look yummy. Great for cold winter days.
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LeGwen says
I “like”-d the Cookin’ Canuck FB page.
LeGwen says
I love lentils. They are quick cooking and delicious and does smoked paprika have the best smokey flavor or what? I can’t wait to try this recipe.
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Deb says
I have been wanting to try my hand at soup with lentils – this recipe sounds delicious!
Judy says
Ohhh! I have everything in house to make this on a rainy windy morning! Thanks for the great sounding and looking recipe! You solved the dinner today question!
Julie says
Definitely would be interesting in cooking more meatless meals.
Julie says
Ugh interested* not interesting. Also, I’m now following Cookin’ Canuck on Twitter.
Sally says
Love your blog and use your recipes regularly to feed my family! Thanks so much for all the great content.
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Isabelle @ Crumb says
I always start craving hearty, chunky soups once fall rolls around, and this one looks like it would be a perfect addition to my repertoire, especially with the lentils and beans for added protein, and the smoked paprika for spice… such a great antidote to the cold, wet weather we’ve been having!
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Catherine says
Love your blog and the soup looks delicious!
shayna says
that recipe looks delicious! I would love a book!
Diana says
I’m obsessed with soups this time of year. I’ll have to try this one! That cookbook looks awesome. I’m definitely in a food rut and could use some good meatless inspiration
Elizabeth says
Oh, this sounds like dinner! To avoid the BPA issue, I now cook my beans in the slowcooker for 3 hours on high–no soaking required (Smitten Kitchen). I ‘liked’ you on Facebook, but they have my old email and canoemail is no longer operational.
Julia Holmes says
I have been looking for a Lentil soup that appealed to both me and my husband. This sounds like just the one.
Thanks Pam!
RavieNomNoms says
This looks amazing! I am such a fan of black bean soup. It is so delicious
Andrea W says
One of the only things on my Christmas list this year is cookbooks – this would make a great Christmas gift!
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El Ross says
I simply must make this soup today. I’m really really tired, but this post is calling my name.
Kimiko says
What a great giveaway, and the perfect way to welcome in the holiday season. You can never have enough cookbooks! 🙂
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Cassie says
I am a fan of meatless meals, this cookbook intrigues me. This soup sounds fabulous too. I love smoked paprika!
MikeVFMK says
You may not know but I have this thing for soups. This one right here looks amazing, Dara! Hearty and meatless and perfect for those really cold nights when a bowl of soup is really all you want to eat. Beautiful pics too!
Btw, love knowing this is a Pam Anderson recipe. Another winner.
Monet says
A great giveaway and a lovely soup recipe. Thank you for tempting me with this post. I’m hungry now and want to make this for dinner! I hope you have a lovely end to your week. I can’t believe it is already Thursday! Hugs and love from Austin.
Dynamics says
This sounds like an amazing book. Cannot wait to try your recipe.
Casey says
Looks delicious! I’m interersted in cooking more meatless meals for my family.
Linda in Michigan says
This recipe sounds great, can’t wait to try it. I began a vegetarian diet two weeks ago, inspired by “Forks Over Knives”.
Chris @ TheKeenanCookbook says
Yup. I too had one of those over indulging turkey stuffing gravy sandwich weekends. Thank goodness they are only once a year! My system needed a reboot. Could have used a soup like this (and that, as my wife will tell you, is quite a statement from someone who has only recently started liking beans) 🙂
Marianne says
Woo hoo! A yummy vegetarian recipe. Can’t wait to make this. Thanks.
janet @ the taste space says
Soups are great for cooking by intuition… it is hard to muck them up. 😉
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I hate winter for the cold, lack of photo lighting and well… the cold BUT I love it for all of the warm recipes that can be whipped up, especially soups! This is fantastic. 🙂
Lorelei says
Hello! I stumbled upon your blog and love it! I must give this soup a go, so yummy
Kathy in MIchigan says
My coworker smells like rotten celery. I’ll have to swap that celery out for something ~ I can’t stand the smell of celery anymore!!!
Kathy says
Found your site through Kalyn’s Kitchen. That soup looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Debbie says
Found your recipe through Kalyn’s Kitchen too. Could you make this in a slower cooker?. I am going to try this for sure.
Janet says
That soup looks fab an I’d love the book to give to my daughter-in-law for Christmas!
Sherry says
Love Lentils and love soup. Time to cook!
naomi says
You just combined two of favs-black bean and lentils. This makes it a must make soup-stat!
Sanjeeta kk says
So comforting and creamy..would love to sit with a bowl of hot lentil soup and enjoy winter!
Jay says
I am always looking for new recipes that use black beans…this one sounds wonderful! Just the thing to take the chill off on the soon- to- come snowy weekends!
Kim says
This looks great. I’m always looking for lentil soup recipes.
Kitty says
Looks divine!
Tobie says
This looks like a wonderful recipe. I have the smoked paprika and not many recipes for it. Thanks for your generousity.
Paula Vargo says
This soup looks super yummy! Can’t wait to try the recipe!!
Margaret says
I’ve been vegetarian for 2 years and my boyfriend vegan for 12… we’re running out of new ideas so this book would be perfect. The black bean soup looks so healthy and I’ve always been curious about paprika paired with it too!
Siobhan says
Always looking for creative lentil recipes, thanks for a great one!
Kim says
This was good timing as I have decided to try and go a little healthier. Not meatless but more veggies and fibre and less empty carbs. This filled the bill perfectly. As is, it was little bland for my taste (I tend to season fairly heavily) but it was easy to kick up the seasoning a little. I really enjoyed this.
Celeste B. says
This sounds like a great winter dish. I’d love to win the cookbook and get more of Pam’s recipes.
Julie Jackson says
Just found this site this morning and am already enticed. can’t wait to try the bean soup and next click will be to check out the cookin canuck site:) Thank you!!!
Ginger says
This soup was so good! I loved everything about it! I didnt have fresh parsley, but happened to have cilantro, so I added a tiny bit of it. It was delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!!!
TexAnn D. says
This sounds delicious. Thanks for the vegan recipe idea!
Jennifer B. says
I love healthy recipes like this! I almost always have these ingredients on hand and it is easy on my budget.
marla says
LOVE it Dara. I also have this book and it does provide amazing inspiration for those meatless meals. Lovely soup 🙂
BridgetSoup says
I just put this on my wish list on Amazon! It looks so yummy!
Kevin (Closet Cooking) says
That is one hearty and tasty looking soup!
Arden L says
Love your blog, Dara! What did you use for a garnish on the lentil-black bean soup, besides the parsley? Is that a slice of cheese or French bread floating on the top of the soup?
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thanks so much, Arden. That is actually just a little dollop of plain Greek yogurt on top.
Aggie says
Wow, that soup looks incredible. I always make my lentil soup the same way, and it’s getting old. I need to try this!! And I need to get my hands on that book. It’s so nice to find meatless cookbooks to keep those meat free meals interesting.
Heather says
I just stumbled upon your site, and found this recipe. Made it last night and it is so good. It tastes and smells like something that been cooking all day but really just takes as long it takes to chop things and cook the lentils through. I’m looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch today! Thank you!
J. Marie Weldon says
We’d love a chance to win–thanks for the opportunity!
Courtney says
I made this several nights ago and absolutely loved it. I usually eat mostly meatless meals but ended up adding some andouille sausage to this. It was so delicious and just what I was looking for. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Jaime says
I’m loving this soup! I made this last weekend, and am working on the leftovers. My hubby is allergic to lentils, so…more for me!
Becky says
I am making this soup now and it smells delicious! Thanks for posting a vegan recipe.
Brandy says
I made this the other day and it was sooo good!!! Mmm!! Since it was so thick I poured it over rice. It made it even better! I will have to make it again! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Staci says
Thank you for sharing so many great recipes! Aloha!
Christine B says
Wow, that looks really good! I am supposed to be eating healthier and with less meat. It is hard when you are used to what you grew up with. That looks like a step in the right direction. I am definitely printing this to try! Thanks for sharing :o).
ElizabethH says
Do not put hot soup in the blender. You know how you can hold a tight jar under hot water and it loosens the seal? Well, hot soup does the same thing to the bottom seal on a blender! I learned this the hard way while making this soup for dinner!
The soup was tasty, but not worth that mess. If I make it again, I’ll be experimenting with different techniques.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Hi Elizabeth, I’m sorry you had such a mess on your hands. Believe me, I’ve had the same kind of experience (the steam blowing the top off of the blender). That I why I suggested letting the soup cool for 10 minutes before putting it in the blender. You might want to consider increasing the cooling time the next time you make a blender soup just to make sure you don’t have any more problems.
CobyG says
This sounds soooo good! The cookbook would be awesome too!
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Shannon C says
Sounds tasty 🙂 love the improv
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Think this would work in a crockpot? If so do you think you could just throw it all in & let it go or would you still need to saute the veggies?
Carolyn says
I saw this recipe on pinterest and had to repin. I am in love with black beans and considering switching to a vegetarian diet. With recipes like this one, the switch may be closer than anticipated. Thanks for the creation, I can’t wait to try it.
Lori M says
I made this last night and it was a hit! Even my son who is a picky eater ate every bit of it. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you so much! Can’t wait for more soup recipes. Love your site!
Sheril says
Great soup! I added a couple of handfuls of chopped kale as well as some red pepper flakes for an extra kick! Delicious.
Julie says
Hi – my boyfriend are planning to make this soup for dinner. Have you tried doing it in a crockpot? If so, how did you do it? Thanks!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Hi Julie, I haven’t made this in a crockpot. It doesn’t actually take that long to put it together and, honestly, I think you’d spend just as much time prepping for the crockpot as you would making the soup in a regular saucepan. For example, you would still need to soften the vegetables on the stovetop and run half of the soup through a food processor to achieve the right texture. I hope you’ll still give it a try. It’s one of our favorites!
Terri says
I added about 1/4 tsp fenugreek powder and doubled the amount of black beans. Getting ready to serve it up now.
haley says
I’ve made this twice now and both times it has no flavor. I’m not sure why.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Hi Haley, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had that experience. This soup is typically a popular one with my readers (see comments above), so I’m not sure why it hasn’t turned out for you. That being said, let’s try to work this out. Here are a few suggestions:
1) Be sure you taste the soup and season properly with salt and pepper. This step alone will make a huge difference.
2) Use a good-quality vegetable or chicken broth. Since that is the base liquid, its flavor will have a great effect on the outcome.
3) You could try increasing the amount of smoked paprika to your liking.
I hope that helps!
Debbie says
Hi Dara, my boyfriend and I just had this for lunch and it was yummy, thank you. I was wondering if you could include the nutritional values as my boyfriend’s on a diet and he’d like to add the calories etc into his mobile app.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Hi Debbie, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I just added in the nutritional information. I’m sorry that the serving size is a little vague. The next time I make this soup, I’ll be sure to update that to a more accurate measurement.
Debbie says
Thank you so much Dara, that’s very kind of you. I look forward to trying out some of your other recipes
Holly says
This was pretty good for a meatless soup. Was a bit bland for our taste. Added cumin and cayenne pepper.
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Cyn says
Of course I made it my own but the basic recipe is superb. Dinner was delicious and plenty of leftovers.
Jo Momma says
Chicken broth? I didn’t know chicken broth was vegetarian! 😉 Probably to satisfy a carnivore’s craving for a nice growth hormone soaked piece of meat though eh? You know you need meat to make chicken broth right? Doesn’t count as meatless in my book honey.
Dara says
Hi Jo Momma, thanks for your comment. You’ll notice that I wrote “vegetable or chicken broth” in the ingredients, in case people needed another option. If you don’t want to use chicken broth, then don’t use it! Vegetable broth is easy to find and a great way to keep this vegetarian.
Hannah says
Hi, I’m sorry but I’m a little confused. It says that it serves 4 and the serving size is 1/4 cup. Does this mean the recipe only makes 1 cup of soup? I may have just misread something.
Thank you.
Cassie Sue says
It says 1/4 of the soup, not 1/4 cup. I read it wrong at first too.
Peter says
When you say one cup, do you mean 230ml or thereabouts?
Dara says
Hi Peter, the calculator that I use converts 1 cup to 236 mL, so you’re right on track!
Jessica says
I love black bean soup, but hadn’t seen one made with lentils too. I skiped the oil, added frozen corn, and swapped cilantro for the parsley, I love the smokey flavor, so thank you for a very good recipe. I’ll be sharing in a FB group!
Dara says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jessica, and that you were able to make a few changes to suit your tastebuds.
Ashley Gross says
I’ve made this recipe a few times now, and it’s always delicious! I serve mine with a side of cornbread. A perfect meal to warm us up after being out in the cold, rainy Washington weather!
Deepika says
I am pure vegetarian and always searching for delicious ways to eat more healthy. Now, this black lentil recipe is on my list. I will definitely cook this one for my family.
Deb says
The majority of my family loves this dish! There are seven of us so this is a win. My daughter gets credit for finding this recipe. It’s delicious, filling and nutritional. It’s nice to have a meatless meal that is so satisfying!
Dara says
I’m so glad to hear that! Definitely a win when you can please the majority of a big family. 🙂