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Turmeric Lentil Soup

Nourishing Turmeric Lentil Soup for a Cozy Detox Night

This Turmeric Lentil Soup is a nourishing and delicious detox dish, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Lentils red or green
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth homemade or low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with coconut oil
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder or fresh turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Coriander optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Veggies
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Kale or Spinach chopped
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro or Parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain the lentils under cold running water in a fine mesh strainer.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; bloom for 1 minute.
  6. Incorporate rinsed lentils and pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  8. Stir in the diced tomatoes and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Fold in chopped kale or spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  11. Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup. Stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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