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Anti-Inflammatory Lentil Soup: A Deliciously Healing Recipe

This Anti-Inflammatory Lentil Soup is a nourishing, healing, and delicious recipe packed with turmeric, ginger, and spinach. It's a simple, one-pot meal that's perfect for a healthy and comforting dinner or lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups red lentils rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Knife and Cutting Board

Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and black pepper. Toast for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  3. Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted. Add lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip 1: For a creamier soup, blend one or two cups of the soup before stirring in the spinach.
Tip 2: The soup thickens as it cools. Add a splash of broth when reheating to reach your desired consistency.
Tip 3: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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