Red Lentil and Turmeric Soup
Directions
- 1Add about two tablespoons of olive oil to a pot set over medium heat.
- 2Add two diced onions, two cloves of garlic, and two inches of minced ginger.
- 3Stir the mixture for about one and a half minutes.
- 4Add two peeled and diced carrots, three diced celery stalks, and one diced sweet potato.
- 5Mix the vegetables.
- 6Add two teaspoons of cumin, one and a half tablespoons of turmeric, two teaspoons of smoked paprika, one and a half teaspoons of salt, and a good crack of black pepper.
- 7Mix the spices and vegetables.
- 8Add one tablespoon of tomato paste, followed by four cups of vegetable stock and two cups of water.
- 9Mix the contents of the pot.
- 10Add one cup of red lentils.
- 11Bring the temperature up to a boil, then turn to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 12After cooking, add two cups of fresh kale and one cup of diced tomatoes.
- 13Season with a good squeeze of lemon.
- 14Give it a taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- 15Serve the soup.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 diced onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 inches minced ginger
- 2 peeled and diced carrots
- 3 diced celery stalks
- 1 diced sweet potato
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1.5 tablespoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups fresh kale
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- lemon
Equipment
potwooden spoonladlecutting board
Tips
- This soup is great for gut health.
- Serve with a nice piece of toast.
- Great for meal prep.
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