This vegan pumpkin and lentil soup is hearty, healthy, and comforting. A delicious fall soup idea!
I used canned pumpkin to make this soup. I love roasted squash in soup recipes, but I wanted to add a recipe that’s a bit quicker and less fussy. Not that roasting veggies is exactly arduous, but you know what I mean. Sometimes you just want to chuck everything in a pot and get on with it.
I was invited to participate in this year’s Cake Over Steak Virtual Pumpkin Party, and I thought this would be a great savory pumpkin recipe to include. If you’re interested in seeing some other awesome pumpkin recipes, click the link above – they have all gone live this morning. 🙂
I really like the depth of flavor in this canned pumpkin soup. I don’t use leeks in soup too often (not sure why!), but I love the flavor that they add. Chili powder, cumin, and garlic impart extra deliciousness.
This pumpkin soup recipe is without cream, so it’s great if you’re looking for something a bit lighter.
I toyed with not puréeing the soup, but I like the way it ended up. I’m really loving silky puréed vegetable soups lately, I have to say. I recently remade and re-photographed my acorn squash and carrot soup, and if you like this soup, you’ll probably like that one as well. I also recently made a spicy puréed sweet potato soup that you may also enjoy.
I topped this vegan pumpkin soup with a little sumac, chopped parsley, and some fresh chives. I
love topping soups with chives, but whatever your favorite toppings are would work just fine as well. Croutons, a slice of crusty bread… or nothing at all. 😉
Hope you enjoy this healthy pumpkin soup recipe!
Questions? Ask me below!
Pumpkin and Lentil Soup
This vegan pumpkin and red lentil soup is hearty, healthy, and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small to medium leeks (white parts only) chopped
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups pumpkin purée
- 1 large carrot peeled & sliced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 dashes Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large pot on medium-high heat. Sautée the leek and onion for 10 minutes, stirring fairly often.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the vegetable broth, water, pumpkin purée, carrot, lentils, Italian seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Once it's boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cover with the lid slightly ajar. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup in batches until it's smooth (I suggest letting the soup cool for at least 15 minutes first). Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
You may also like my pumpkin and cauliflower soup, my pumpkin soup from canned pumpkin, or my cauliflower and leek soup.
Natasha's Sister says
October 23, 2017 at 9:28 AMI like pumpkins. Bring me some of this now.
Natasha says
October 23, 2017 at 11:58 AMNo.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
October 23, 2017 at 10:35 AMThe color Natasha! I actually love how you used canned pumpkin! Sometimes you just want easy. I totally get it!
Natasha says
October 23, 2017 at 11:58 AMThank you!! 🙂 Have a great week!
Milena | Craft Beering says
October 23, 2017 at 12:19 PMSo gorgeous! Lentils and pumpkin really come together nicely here. I love that you use cumin among the other spices – I am a huge fan and might even add more than recommended:) Pinned!
Natasha says
October 23, 2017 at 12:44 PMThanks, Milena!! It is a good spice, isn’t it? I definitely enjoy cooking with it too.
Sarah | Well and Full says
October 23, 2017 at 1:05 PMThis is EXACTLY my type of food – savory, flavorful but not too many ingredients, and plant-based!! It was genius to use the red lentils too. 🙂
Natasha says
October 23, 2017 at 1:54 PMAw thanks, Sarah!!
Kym Grimshaw | On The Plate says
October 24, 2017 at 5:01 AMI had a comment in mind after reading your lovely post but then couldn’t stop laughing at the comment from ‘Natasha’s Sister’ and your response, haha! Delicious soup, I’m not surprised your sister is demanding some 😉 Xx
Natasha says
October 24, 2017 at 10:06 AMHahaha thanks, Kym. Sisters! 😉
Sara @ Cake Over Steak says
October 30, 2017 at 11:44 AMYum! I also love leeks in soup. Thanks for this lovely contribution! :-*
Natasha says
October 30, 2017 at 12:11 PMThanks, Sara! And thanks for organizing the virtual pumpkin party. 🎃💛
vanessa says
November 7, 2017 at 5:38 AM2 leeks and 1/2 onion have left me with a pumpkin tinged onion soup. I love onions buts this was not what I was looking for. Disappointed in the flavor. Will definitely cut onions and leeks in half next time.
Natasha says
November 7, 2017 at 8:06 AMI’m sorry to hear that, Vanessa! I definitely did not notice a strong onion flavor in the soup. Maybe the leeks I used were much smaller? I’ll update the recipe to reflect that.
Caitlin says
November 9, 2017 at 8:01 AMThat color! And it looks like it has a dreamy texture too. Swooning.
Natasha says
November 9, 2017 at 8:10 AMThanks, Caitlin! 🙂
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
November 13, 2017 at 9:45 PMOh yes! This is seriously incredible. I love all things pumpkin, especially this soup!
Jamie | Sugar and Wine says
November 30, 2017 at 12:57 PMI seriously need to try this. I’ve been trying to add in more vegan/vegetarian recipes into my diet and soups seem like a great way to go!
Natasha says
November 30, 2017 at 1:20 PMLet me know if you do try it, Jamie! 🙂
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
December 15, 2017 at 12:15 AMSO delicious! Can pumpkin season NEVER end? lol. Love it!
Natasha says
December 15, 2017 at 8:15 AMHaha thanks, Michelle!!