Red Lentil and Turmeric Soup

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add about two tablespoons of olive oil to a pot set over medium heat.
  2. 2Add about two tablespoons of olive oil to a pot set over medium heat.
  3. 3Add about two tablespoons of olive oil to a pot set over medium heat.
  4. 4Add two diced onions, two cloves of garlic, and two inches of minced ginger.
  5. 5Add two diced onions, two cloves of garlic, and two inches of minced ginger.
  6. 6Add two diced onions, two cloves of garlic, and two inches of minced ginger.
  7. 7Stir the mixture for about one and a half minutes.
  8. 8Stir the mixture for about one and a half minutes.
  9. 9Stir the mixture for about one and a half minutes.
  10. 10Add two peeled and diced carrots, three diced celery stalks, and one diced sweet potato.
  11. 11Add two peeled and diced carrots, three diced celery stalks, and one diced sweet potato.
  12. 12Add two peeled and diced carrots, three diced celery stalks, and one diced sweet potato.
  13. 13Mix the vegetables.
  14. 14Mix the vegetables.
  15. 15Mix the vegetables.
  16. 16Add 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.
  17. 17Add 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.
  18. 18Add 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.
  19. 19Mix the spices and vegetables.
  20. 20Mix the spices and vegetables.
  21. 21Mix the spices and vegetables.
  22. 22Add one tablespoon of tomato paste, followed by four cups of vegetable stock and two cups of water.
  23. 23Add one tablespoon of tomato paste, followed by four cups of vegetable stock and two cups of water.
  24. 24Add one tablespoon of tomato paste, followed by four cups of vegetable stock and two cups of water.
  25. 25Mix the contents of the pot.
  26. 26Mix the contents of the pot.
  27. 27Mix the contents of the pot.
  28. 28Add one cup of red lentils.
  29. 29Add one cup of red lentils.
  30. 30Add one cup of red lentils.
  31. 31Bring the temperature up to a boil, then turn to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  32. 32Bring the temperature up to a boil, then turn to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  33. 33Bring the temperature up to a boil, then turn to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  34. 34After cooking, add two cups of fresh kale and one cup of diced tomatoes.
  35. 35After cooking, add two cups of fresh kale and one cup of diced tomatoes.
  36. 36After cooking, add two cups of fresh kale and one cup of diced tomatoes.
  37. 37Season with a good squeeze of lemon.
  38. 38Season with a good squeeze of lemon.
  39. 39Season with a good squeeze of lemon.
  40. 40Give it a taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  41. 41Give it a taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  42. 42Give it a taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  43. 43Serve the soup.
  44. 44Serve the soup.
  45. 45Serve the soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 diced onions
  • 2 diced onions
  • 2 diced onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 inches minced ginger
  • 2 inches minced ginger
  • 2 inches minced ginger
  • 2 peeled and diced carrots
  • 2 peeled and diced carrots
  • 2 peeled and diced carrots
  • 3 diced celery stalks
  • 3 diced celery stalks
  • 3 diced celery stalks
  • 1 diced sweet potato
  • 1 diced sweet potato
  • 1 diced sweet potato
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1.5 tablespoons turmeric
  • 1.5 tablespoons turmeric
  • 1.5 tablespoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2 cups fresh kale
  • 2 cups fresh kale
  • 2 cups fresh kale
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • lemon

Equipment

potwooden spoonladlecutting board

Tips

  • This soup is great for gut health.
  • Serve with a nice piece of toast.
  • Great for meal prep.