Lemon Turmeric Lentil Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
2 cups (340g) brown or green lentils, picked and rinsed.
02 -
2 tablespoons olive oil.
03 -
2 cups onion, finely chopped.
04 -
1 1/2 cups carrot, chopped.
05 -
2 teaspoons garlic, minced.
06 -
1 teaspoon ground cumin.
07 -
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander.
08 -
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric.
09 -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground.
10 -
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth.
11 -
2 cups kale or spinach, shredded.
12 -
1-2 lemons.
13 -
1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped.
14 -
Sea salt to taste.
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oil in large pot. Cook onions and carrots with salt until soft and sweet, 5-7 minutes.
02 -
Stir in garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper, and turmeric. Cook 30 seconds.
03 -
Add lentils and broth. Bring to boil, then simmer partially covered 35-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
04 -
Stir in kale or spinach and cook uncovered 5 minutes.
05 -
Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and herbs. Season to taste with salt and additional lemon.
# Notes:
01 -
Can blend if smoother consistency desired.
02 -
Can add sausage or ham for extra flavor.
03 -
Lemon slices are for flavor, not eating.