Healing Red Lentil Soup with Turmeric & Ginger
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 ribs celery diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- salt to taste salt
- black pepper to taste black pepper
- juice of 1/2 lemon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lemon juice before serving.
