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Anti-Inflammatory Golden Lemon Lentil Soup with Fresh Herbs and Turmeric

Powerful AntiInflammatory Golden Lemon Lentil Soup Recipe


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  • Author: sophiebennet
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Discover a powerful antiinflammatory golden lemon lentil soup recipe enriched with fresh herbs turmeric for a nutritious delicious meal 155 chars


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish

  • Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables start to soften, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the ground turmeric and cumin, letting the spices bloom in the heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the rinsed lentils and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for about 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  • Once the lentils are tender, stir in the chopped spinach and lemon juice. Cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: Soup
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 250 calories
    • Sugar: 4g
    • Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Carbohydrates: 40g
    • Fiber: 16g
    • Protein: 15g