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Turmeric Lentil Soup Recipe
This hearty, warming, nutrient-dense meal is perfectly seasoned with inflammation-fighting turmeric and fiber-rich lentils.
INGREDIENTS3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. Navitas Organics Turmeric Powder Salt and pepper, to taste ¼ tsp. cayenne 1 quart vegetable broth 2 cups water 1 cup red lentils 3 large carrots, peeled and diced |
DIRECTIONSIn a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, turmeric, pinch of salt, pepper and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes longer. Add broth, water, lentils and carrots. Bring to a simmer, partially cover pot and keep heat at medium-low. Continue cooking for 20 minutes or until lentils are soft. If desired, blend ½ of the soup in a blender or an immersion blender for a thicker, creamier soup. Garnish with lemon juice, gomaiso, microgreens, cilantro and parsley as desired. Makes 4 servings
Submitted by Miranda Hammer | The Crunchy Radish |
This hearty, warming, nutrient-dense meal is perfectly seasoned with inflammation-fighting turmeric and fiber-rich lentils.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tsp. Navitas Organics Turmeric Powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp. cayenne
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup red lentils
- 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
Directions
- In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, turmeric, pinch of salt, pepper and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Add broth, water, lentils and carrots. Bring to a simmer, partially cover pot and keep heat at medium-low. Continue cooking for 20 minutes or until lentils are soft.
- If desired, blend ½ of the soup in a blender or an immersion blender for a thicker, creamier soup. Garnish with lemon juice, gomaiso, microgreens, cilantro and parsley as desired.