Golden Lentil Soup
A nutrient-dense and flavor-packed soup that cooks up fast and delicious!
Servings: 4 -6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 T olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 t turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 t ground cumin
- 1/4 t ground coriander
- 1/4 t smoked paprika
- 1/4 t cayenne pepper
- 1 15- oz diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 15- oz can coconut milk full fat is best
- 1 cup uncooked red lentils rinsed and drained
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 t kosher salt or to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 5 to 6- oz package fresh baby spinach
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and pinch of salt. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until the onion is softened.
- Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir to mix in with the onions and saute for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, red lentils, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Increase the heat to high until it reaches a low boil. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer (uncovered) for 18 to 22 minutes or until the lentils are tender (stirring occasionally).
- Turn off the heat and immediately stir in the spinach until wilted. Add the juice of 1 lime. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Source: Oh She Glows