Description
A flavorful and nutritious detox soup made with turmeric and lentils, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the turmeric and cumin, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the lentils and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg