Nourishing Golden Red Lentil Detox Soup with Turmeric & Ginger 🧡🥣🌿
ingredients:
1 tablespoon (15ml) coconut oil or olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric (or 1/2 tsp ground turmeric)
1 cup (200g) red lentils, rinsed well
4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) light coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
directions:
1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the coconut oil or olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and grated/ground turmeric. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. Add Lentils and Liquid: Stir in the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and optional light coconut milk. Add the ground cumin and ground coriander.
3. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the red lentils are tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Blend (Optional): For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to blend part or all of the soup until it reaches your desired consistency. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
5. Season: Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: 35-40 minutes | Calories per Serving: approx. 300 kcal (with light coconut milk) | Number of Servings: 4 servings
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