Recipe + Photo by April Viar 

“Up the Irons Lentil Soup” is inspired by the mighty Iron Maiden. Packed with the goodness of iron-rich lentils, carrots, green peppers and sweet potatoes, this soup is not just a feast for your taste buds but a powerhouse of nutrition. 

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 cups dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder 
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Certified Vegan Organic Seasoned Vegetable Base Reduced Sodium
• 4 carrots, sliced into rounds
• 2 sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced 
• 12 cups water 

DIRECTIONS

• Start by bringing lentils, salt, olive oil and 12 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large stockpot. 
• Once bubbling, toss in your veggies, vegan bouillon and spices. 
• Let it reach another boil, then simmer on medium low heat for 30 minutes.
• If you are feeling fancy, garnish with scallions, parsley or go all out with some crunchy croutons.