here's a delicious recipe for Turmeric Lentil Soup:
Ingredients:
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, chopped nuts
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the grated ginger, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently, to allow the spices to bloom and release their flavors.
Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (including their juices). Stir everything together.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Once the lentils are cooked, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some texture. Alternatively, you can transfer about half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and then return it to the pot.
Add the chopped spinach or kale to the soup and let it wilt for a few minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the turmeric lentil soup hot, garnished with optional toppings such as chopped fresh cilantro, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and chopped nuts.
Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious Turmeric Lentil Soup!
