Slow Cooker Red Lentil Soup Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

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How long does vegan lentil soup last in the fridge? ›

Lentil Soup will easily keep for 5 days in the fridge, making it ideal for cooking on the weekend and serving throughout the week. And it also freezes 100% perfectly for 3 months – even longer!

This Freezer-Friendly Lentil Soup stores perfectly without sacrificing any flavor for up to 6 months in the freezer. If you decide to freeze in ice-cube trays, once the soup is frozen, take them out of the trays and place them in a freezer-safe bag to prevent freezer burn.

Red split lentils are nutty and sweet tasting, and they have a great creamy consistency that makes them perfect for hearty soups and stews. Plus, they cook so fast, and you never have to soak them in advance. That's why, they make a perfect go-to on busy weeknights.

This comforting dal soup is made with hearty red lentils, Indian spices, and creamy coconut milk. It's easy to make and hearty enough for a meal! Vegan and gluten-free!

Divide the cooked soup into freezer-friendly containers and pop them into the freezer for up to three months.

As the veggies hit the boiling water, volatile acids are released into the water and are carried away in the steam. When the pot is covered, the steam and the acids it contains are forced back into the water. Once there, the acids react with the chlorophyll in the vegetables, turning them an unsightly shade of brown.

Cooked lentils and lentil puree can be frozen and used within three months, or refrigerated for up to one week. Be sure that they are sealed tight in air-tight containers or plastic bags to prevent freezer burn.

How you reheat soup has a lot to do with how well frozen soup turns out. It's best to thaw the soup prior to heating, ideally overnight in the fridge, then gently reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently to ensure nothing sticks or burns. The stovetop gives you greater heat control for more even cooking.

Red lentils are best for soups, curries, dals, and anything that craves a creamy, thicker, more comforting touch. Red lentils are some of our favorites around here, especially our newest Ethiopian inspired lentils!

Is it bad not to rinse red lentils? ›

It's best to be safe and rinse and sift through them before cooking, because no one wants to break a tooth by biting down on a rock. Follow this tip: Give the lentils a good rinse in a colander to remove any debris and sift through them to be sure there are no hidden stones tucked among the legumes.

Lentils do not require it but can be soaked in order to reduce cooking time by about half. Before cooking, rinse lentils in cold water, pick over to remove debris or shrivelled lentils, then drain.

“Dal” has a double meaning: It is both the word for lentils and beans and the term for a thick purée or soup made from lentils. Lentil dal is essentially just a lentil soup. However, to say dal is simple also cuts its significance of flavor, of history, and importance at the South Asian table.

Basically, you need dal (lentil) to make dal (lentil soup). While you can make a dal out of any pulse, typically, the word “dal” only shows up in the name of a pulse if it is a split lentil. For example, chana dal = split chickpeas, whereas if I am referring to whole chickpeas, I would say chana or chole.

Indian lentil soup contains a variety of aromatic spices. In Iraqi and Levantine cuisine the soup is seasoned with turmeric and cumin and topped with toasted, thin vermicelli noodles called sha'iriyya (شعيرية), and served with a lemon for squeezing.

To Store: Leftover homemade vegetable soup will last a good 3 to 4 days in the fridge. To Freeze: The liquid in the soup will expand when frozen to leave an inch headspace between the lid and the soup before placing it in the freezer. I prefer to use airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.

Dried lentils that have been cooked can be kept covered in the fridge for 5-7 days or frozen for up to 6 months. How long can cooked lentils survive in the refrigerator? A week at most. You'll know if they've gone bad; they'll be slimy and smell awful.

For spicier soup, add another pinch or two of red pepper flakes. Serve while hot. Leftovers will keep well for about 4 days in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for several months (just defrost before serving).

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat. A clear, vegetable-based soup with some acidity, such as tomatoes, may last longer.