Easy
Good for Heart
Turmeric Ginger Lentil Soup
Warm up with this anti-inflammatory turmeric ginger lentil soup, inspired by Indian Ayurvedic practices for heart protection through spices that improve circulation and reduce oxidative stress.
35
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
10 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (9 items)
1.00 cup
Red lentils
4.00 cups
Vegetable broth
low-sodium
2.00
Carrots
chopped
1.00
Onion
chopped
1.00 tbsp
Ginger
grated
1.00 tsp
Turmeric
2.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
1.00 tsp
Cumin
1.00 tbsp
Olive oil
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Heat olive oil in pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger.
5 minutes
2
Add turmeric and cumin, stir for 1 minute.
1 minutes
3
Add lentils, carrots, and broth.
4
Bring to boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
20 minutes
5
Blend if desired for creamy texture.
6
Serve hot with lemon wedge.