Healing Lentil Soup w/ Turmeric + Summer Vegetables
Warming and comforting, this healing lentil soup is the perfect meal for a cleanse or recovery from illness.
Servings 4 Bowls
Ingredients
- 3-4 Cloves Garlic minced
- Handful of Kale finely chopped
- Small Knob of Coconut Oil
- 1 Cup Green Beans finely chopped
- Handful of Fresh Basil chopped
- 3-4 Scallions chopped
- 4 Cups Vegetable Stock
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Red Lentils
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- Pinch of Salt + Pepper
- Freshly chopped cilantro for topping optional
Instructions
- Sauté the minced garlic and kale in a small knob of coconut oil in a large saucepan or pasta pot on medium heat until garlic is just browned.
- Bring pan to low heat and add all other veggies - green beans, fresh basil, and scallions - and sauté for about a minute.
- Pour vegetable stock and water over veggies and stir well.
- Add lentils, turmeric, and salt and pepper and stir.
- Let soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To serve, top with freshly chopped cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Red lentils were used in this soup due to their soft consistency when cooked. If a sturdier lentil is more your thing, I would recommend using black or green lentils instead!
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