A hearty and flavorful vegan twist on classic spaghetti and meatball soup, featuring lentils as a protein-packed substitute for meatballs. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients: 8 oz vegan spaghetti. 1 cup cooked lentils. 1/4 cup nutritional yeast. 2 cups vegetable broth. 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1 tsp dried basil. 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves for garnish.
Instructions: Diced onion and minced garlic should be cooked in a large pot until the onion is clear. Fry the lentils until they are soft, then add the nutritional yeast, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Turn down the heat and let the soup cook for 15 minutes. In the meantime, cook the vegan spaghetti according to the directions on the box. Add the spaghetti to the soup after it's done cooking and stir it in. Let it cook for five more minutes. Check the seasoning and make changes if needed. Add fresh basil leaves on top and serve hot.