Description
Cozy up with a bowl of this delicious Vegan Lasagna Soup! This easy-to-make recipe is packed with plant-based goodness, including tender noodles, hearty lentils, and a creamy cashew cheese topping.
Ingredients
– 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 cup cooked lentils
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours or overnight
– 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
– 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
1. – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broken lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. – In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until translucent.
3. – Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, until fragrant.
4. – Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in the cooked lentils, dried basil, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. – Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. – Meanwhile, make the cashew cheese topping. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a high-speed blender or food processor. Add the almond milk, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
7. – Add the cooked lasagna noodles to the simmering soup and stir to combine.
8. – To serve, ladle the vegan lasagna soup into bowls and top with a generous dollop of the cashew cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.
Notes
– For a thicker soup, you can let it simmer for a bit longer.
– Feel free to add any extra vegetables, such as spinach or zucchini, to the soup.
– The cashew cheese can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian