Turmeric Lentil Soup

This turmeric lentil soup is the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out. It’s nutritious, protein-rich, and naturally low in saturated fats, making it perfect for anyone who loves simple, wholesome cooking.

By @nico.recipes

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons curry powder or cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 5 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 15 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 pound potatoes
• 5 ounces spinach
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0 black pepper
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the roughly chopped onion and carrots to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the grated garlic, curry powder or cumin, turmeric powder, and red pepper flakes, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes and dried lentils to the pot.
6. Stir in the peeled and bite-size cut potatoes.
7. Simmer the soup for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
8. Add the spinach to the pot and cook until wilted.
9. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Serve the soup hot with a wedged lemon on the side. Optionally, garnish with Greek yogurt and serve with brown rice.