Healthy vegan soup made with all fresh ingredients.

As a vegetarian, lentils are one of my main sources of protein. I love eating them in many different forms but my favorite way to incorporate lentils into my daily meals is in soups. Besides the high levels of protein found in lentils, there are a ton of other reasons why you should incorporate them into your diet. Especially if you are looking to cut back on meat. They’re full of fiber, iron, and polyphenols compounds (which help fight against harmful agents such as heart disease and cancer).

I always make this soup when I need a bit of a detox. If I’ve been drinking a lot, or eating a lot of dairy, this soup is the perfect meal to get you back on track. It has a ton of protein, and vitamins from the kale! I’ve been making lentil soup for years now and this is just one of my many lentil soup recipes :) In my opinion…lentils are healers!

I paired this butternut squash soup with roasted broccoli, and toasted pumpkin seeds.

The main flavor of this soup came through from the fresh rosemary.

Rosemary is great for cleansing purposes, peace of mind, and spiritual purification. In ancient times the herb was used for medicinal properties such as alleviating muscle pain, improving memory, and boosting the immune system.

Rosemary is also a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Not to mention the flavor is incredible!