Chef Camper Backpacking Recipes for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Hearty Vegan Backpacking Soup 🍲

Looking for a hearty and nutritious vegan soup recipe for your next backpacking adventure? Try this easy-to-make soup made with lentils, carrots, onions, and spices.

Hearty Vegan Backpacking Soup

You will need:

  • dried lentils1 cup of dried lentils
  • vegetable broth2 cups of vegetable broth
  • diced carrots1 cup of diced carrots
  • chopped onions1 cup of chopped onions
  • minced garlic2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • cumin1 teaspoon of cumin
  • salt and pepperSalt and pepper to taste
  • backpacking stoveBackpacking stove
  • backpacking cooking potCooking pot suitable for backpacking stove

Instructions

  1. First, ensure your backpacking stove is securely set up and ignite it. Adjust the flame to a medium heat.
  2. Next, place your pot on the stove. Pour in the vegetable broth. Add the dried lentils, diced carrots, chopped onions, minced garlic, and cumin to the pot. Stir the ingredients well to ensure they are evenly distributed.
  3. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. This should take a few minutes, but keep a close eye to avoid it boiling over.
  4. Once the soup has reached a boil, reduce the heat to a low setting. Allow the soup to simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  5. Finally, season the soup with salt and pepper according to your personal preference. Stir the soup one last time before serving it hot.

Notes

This soup is not only hearty and nutritious, but also easy to prepare with limited resources while backpacking. Feel free to add other vegetables or spices according to your preference and availability.

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One of our favorite recipes for backpacking is a hearty vegan soup. Packed with protein and nutrients, this soup is not only delicious but also easy to prepare with limited resources. Here's what you'll need:

- 1 cup of dried lentils

- 2 cups of vegetable broth

- 1 cup of diced carrots

- 1 cup of chopped onions

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon of cumin

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Backpacking stove

- Cooking pot suitable for backpacking stove

To start, heat up your backpacking stove. Once it's hot, place the cooking pot on the stove and add the vegetable broth, lentils, carrots, onions, garlic, and cumin. Give it a good stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer until the lentils are tender. Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

This soup is not only a filling and nutritious meal but also a great way to warm up after a long day of hiking. Plus, it's customizable! Feel free to add other vegetables or spices according to your preference and availability. Get creative and make it your own!

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