Quick Lentil Soup with Ginger
You’re tired, your to-do list is longer than your last relationship, and your stomach? A hot mess. Enter this zesty, vegan lifesaver. It simmers faster than your patience on a Monday and feels like a warm spa treatment for your insides. Ginger brings the fiery cleanse while lentils keep things hearty and guilt-free. No dairy, no drama—just a silky bowl of plant-powered calm. It’s clean eating without the pretentious kale. Oh, and it might just scare your cold symptoms straight out the door. Grab your spoon, queen. Dinner’s healing, spicy, and low-maintenance. Just like your dream date.
Quick Lentil Soup with Ginger
A warm, anti-inflammatory vegan lentil soup with fresh ginger, full of cozy, gut-friendly ingredients and flavor that slaps harder than your morning coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Toss in chopped onion. Cook 5 minutes until soft and you question your life choices.
- Add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes—cue the heavenly aroma.
- Stir in turmeric, lentils, broth, and water. Watch it all come together like a therapy breakthrough.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are soft and lovable.
- Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Taste it. You just made magic.
- Blend half for a creamy vibe or leave it chunky. You’re the boss.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Take a victory lap.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 13g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 16%
- Folate: 30%
- Vitamin C: 14%
- Magnesium: 20%
- Potassium: 19%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Add chili flakes if you’re feeling spicy and reckless.
- Swap lemon for lime if you like things zesty and bold.
- Coconut milk? A splash makes it creamy and indulgent.
- Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat and pretend you’re a domestic goddess.
- Serve with crusty bread or judge those who don’t eat carbs.
