When the temperature drops and soup season hits, nothing feels better than a warm bowl of hearty, creamy lentil soup. This High-Protein Creamy Lentil & Vegetable Winter Soup delivers everything you want from a cold-weather meal: richness, warmth, nutrition, and deep comforting flavor.
Lentils are one of the best plant-based protein sources — and when you simmer them with winter vegetables, garlic, herbs, and a touch of coconut milk, you get a thick, silky winter soup that feels like a hug in a bowl.
This is the kind of soup you batch-cook on Sunday and eat all week. It reheats beautifully, keeps you full for hours, and tastes even better the next day.
Perfect for:
✔ meal prep
✔ weight loss
✔ cozy winter dinners
✔ budget-friendly cooking
✔ high-protein plant-based recipes
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High-protein (lentils!)
- Cozy and creamy for winter nights
- One-pot, easy, and budget-friendly
- Great for meal prep
- Naturally vegan + dairy-free
- Perfect cold-weather comfort
❄️ High-Protein Creamy Lentil & Vegetable Winter Soup
Ingredients
Soup Base
Seasoning
Finish
Instructions
Sauté the vegetables
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Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant.
Add lentils + potatoes
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Stir in lentils and diced potatoes to coat with the aromatics.
Pour in broth + seasonings
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Add broth, thyme, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Simmer until tender
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Cook for 20–25 minutes until lentils and potatoes are soft.
Stir in coconut milk
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Add coconut milk for a creamy, silky finish.
Serve warm with lemon + parsley
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Brightens the flavor and adds freshness.
Note
💡 Tips
- Use green lentils for thicker texture
- Add spinach at the end for extra nutrients
- Add chili flakes for heat
- Great with toasted sourdough
