Easy Red Lentil Soup
I simply love soup season! But the truth is that the reason I came to love this recipe had nothing to do with fall. I was on my birth control cleanse and had just had my wisdom teeth removed (not ideal, 0/10 recommend to a friend).
I was desperate for nutrient-dense liquids that I could swallow easily while still giving me enough protein. This soup not only fit the bill thanks to the protein-packed lentils, but the turmeric is also a powerful anti-inflammatory addition that aided both my healing wounds and my hormones.
The best part? You dont even need to soak the lentils, so it literally takes a total of 15 minutes to throw together!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Ingredients
1T EVOO
1 Onion, Chopped
4 Medium Carrots, Chopped
1 Cup Dried Red Lentils, Uncooked
4 Cups Veggie Broth, MSG Free (use only 1T of stock powder for all 4 cups)
½ Cup Almond Milk
1t Ground Cumin
1T Turmeric
Method
Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the carrots, lentils, stock, milk and cumin, then bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
Puree with a hand held blender or food processor. Add more water to thin, if desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally serve with chopped fresh parsley and mixed seeds.