Lentil Scallion Soup is a nutritious and light Gluten Free vegan soup with scallions and lentils in a homemade broth. Perfect for rainy or chilly days as dinner / brunch.
Soups are my to-go snacks for most school-day evenings. And the monsoons make them even more special to indulge in a variety of soups. Although the schools are running on the online mode, the craving to sip on a hot broth in windy / chilly days like these is always present. If you are a reader of this blog, you know we love our soups.
Do check out more than 30 + varieties of vegetarian soups on this blog.
And with my homemade vegetable stock (made with leftovers / peels / discarded parts of veggies etc), it's a sure winner as I have a bottle of home-made , low sodium and very versatile stock always in the refrigerator.
So a soup barely takes 15 mins if you have the stock ready. Of course, one can always use commercial stocks, but personally I find them unpalatable and with a homemade stock, one can also control the salt.
Tips / FAQs to make this Lentil Scallion Soup
- What kind of lentils can be used for this soup ? I prefer red lentils (masoor dal) or Split yellow lentils. If you have cooked pigeon peas, that can also be used.
- Can this be made ahead ? Certainly. It keeps well for 24-48 hours, so you can cook this in bulk / make ahead.
- I don't have scallions. What can I use ? You could probably sub scallions / spring onions with chives. But that might alter the taste.
- Can I skip the scallions altogether ? Well, this is a lentil + scallion soup. So if you skip the scallions, it will be a lentil soup with few veggies.
- I don't have / dont like turmeric in my soup. You can skip it. But I usually add a dash of turmeric when cooking my lentils, so we liked the earthy taste of the turmeric in this soup.
Alternatively, you can use plain (filtered) water too to make any soup, but stock (and homemade at that - you save precious money too!) gives that extra body and oomph that plain water may not give.
My little one loves the Lemon Coriander a lot, and my personal favourites these days are Apple Soup and Badam Palak Shorva (Almond Spinach broth)
If you are a fan of soups like us, check out these 100% Vegetarian (and mostly vegan) soups from my blog
So, to make this, I cooked a little extra, and that adds a lot of flavour to this soup. I have added spring onion and a few more veggies. But you can always customise the veggies in a soup.
This is totally GF and vegan, but feel free to toss the veggies in a little butter / ghee if you prefer.
Prep time - 15 mins. Cook time - 10 mins Serves - 2~3 kids
What you need to make Lentil Scallon soup:
- Homemade Vegetable Stock- 2 cups (1 cup = 240 ml)
- Cooked lentils (I used Moong dal / split green gram) - 4 tablespoon ( YOU MAY ALSO use raw lentils - soaked for 10 mins)
- Water - 200 ml
- Turmeric - ⅛ tsp
- Salt - to taste (if your stock is salted, adjust accordingly)
- Pepper - ½ tsp
- Spring onions / Scallions (greens) - chopped - 4 tsp
- Spring Onions (whites) - chopped - 2 TBSP
- Garlic - ½ teaspoon (minced fine) - optional
- Olive Oil - 1 tsp
- Finely minced veggies - I used a mix of cabbage, french beans,cauliflower - mixed - 3 tablespoon
PIN FOR LATER
How to make Lentil Scallon soup
- In a small pressure cooker / soup pot, add oil. Sauté the spring onion whites and garlic. Then add the turmeric, veggies and sauté them for further 2 mins. Now add the vegetable stock, water, salt and pepper. At this stage add the cooked lentils (mashed well) and half of the Spring Onions.
- Pressure cook for 3-4 Whistles.
- Once pressure is released, check for salt and spices and adjust accordingly. serve with a garnish of the rest of the spring onions and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Lentils + Scallions Soup (Vegan, GF)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Homemade Vegetable Stock 1 cup = 240 ml
- 4 tablespoon Cooked lentils I used Moong dal / split green gramYOU MAY ALSO use raw lentils – soaked for 10 mins
- 200 ml Water plain, filtered
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt if your stock is salted, adjust accordingly
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 teaspoon Spring onions Scallion greens,chopped
- 2 tablespoon Spring Onions whites, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Garlic minced fine, optional
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoon Mixed veggies I used a mix of cabbage, french beans,cauliflower, finely minced
Instructions
- In a small pressure cooker / soup pot, add oil. Sauté the spring onion whites and garlic. Then add the turmeric, veggies and sauté them for further 2 mins. Now add the vegetable stock, water, salt and pepper. At this stage add the cooked lentils (mashed well) and half of the Spring Onions.
- Pressure cook for 3-4 Whistles.
- Once pressure is released, check for salt and spices and adjust accordingly. serve with a garnish of the rest of the spring onions and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Tips / FAQs to make this Lentil Scallion Soup
- What kind of lentils can be used for this soup ? I prefer red lentils (masoor dal) or Split yellow lentils. If you have cooked pigeon peas, that can also be used.
- Can this be made ahead ? Certainly. It keeps well for 24-48 hours, so you can cook this in bulk / make ahead.
- I don't have scallions. What can I use ? You could probably sub scallions / spring onions with chives. But that might alter the taste.
- Can I skip the scallions altogether ? Well, this is a lentil + scallion soup. So if you skip the scallions, it will be a lentil soup with few veggies.
- I don't have / dont like turmeric in my soup. You can skip it. But I usually add a dash of turmeric when cooking my lentils, so we liked the earthy taste of the turmeric in this soup.
Cheryl says
I'm going to try this one :). Thank u KS
Kalyani says
Thanks Cheryl - pl do try and let me know !
Priya Vj says
Nice soup ... I too love lemon coriander like your little one 🙂
This seems more like a soupified version of our rasam /thili saaru
Priya Iyer says
What a lovely way to include lentils and veggies in your diet! Love the look and sound of this soup. I'm always up for soups, and would definitely like to try out this one. 🙂
Poonam Bachhav says
I can have soup every single day and this scallion soup with lentil and homemade Vegetable stock is so nutritious and flavorful!
Vasusvegkitchen says
Lentil soups are one of my fav, your lentil scallion soup looks very healthy and soothing Kalyani. Loved your soup collection, bookmarking to try all.
Sasmita says
Ahaaa love all the soup recipes which you have mentioned Kalyani in that link. this one is one more addition for sure 🙂
we like this kind of lentil based soups.
Cookingisfunn says
lentil soup is something most of the kids will like, this soup with scallion and lentil sounds amazing and yummy.
Swati says
This perfect for my kids and family during cold and chilly winters or rainy evening.. we too are soup loving family and this sounds so nutritious ... love that you have used homemade veg stock.
Sujata Roy says
Wow you have a vast collection of soup. Scallion soup sounds nutritious flavorful and tasty. Perfect for this monsoon season.
Narmadha says
Lentil soup is packed with protein and very healthy for kids. Looks inviting too.
Archana says
Mmm I love this soup Kalyani. Once I get the signal to consume dals this soup ison the menu. Love the health and ingredients in it.
Mayuri Patel says
An easy and protein rich soup to enjoy any time of the year. Light and perfect as a snack or starter. Now I know how to use up excess scallions in a healthy way.
Kalyani says
Thanks so mucy, Mayuri.
Renu says
Liked the addition of vegetable stock here and with lentils and vegetables, this is a complete meal.
Kalyani says
Absolutely Renu, Thank you !
Archana says
Deliicous and protein rich soup that we can enjoy especially during monsoons. I love the use of scallions here. I have2 in the fridge so will make it for our dinner.
Kalyani says
Thanks archana, do try !
Priya Srinivasan says
Love such simple to make soups kalyani! Homemade vegetable stock is such a brilliant addition to the pantry. Simple ingredients and a hearty soup. I m definitely trying this one for our soup nights!
Kalyani says
yes priya - that Homemade Soup stock is a weekly must make that we enjoy a lot in soups
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram says
Kalyani, it is so easy to make this scallion soup. It has been raining all day and we loved these soup bowls today.
Kalyani says
Thank you, Seema. Glad you liked it