Quick Lentil Soup with Turmeric
Let’s face it: some days, we just need a soup that screams, “I’m healing you, babe,” without requiring actual effort. This golden bowl of glory brings turmeric’s anti-inflammatory sass, lentils’ plant protein punch, and that warm, earthy flavor you pretend to love more than wine. It’s quick, cozy, and just the right amount of smug. You toss stuff in a pot, stir it like a witch summoning wellness, and boom—dinner. It’s cheaper than a yoga class and way more satisfying. Bonus: it looks fancy enough for Instagram, even if you’re wearing fuzzy socks and a face mask.
Quick Lentil Soup with Turmeric
This vibrant vegan lentil soup with turmeric is easy, nutritious, full of flavor, and ready faster than you can say “digestive reset.”
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup dried red lentils rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes if you’re feeling spicy
Instructions
- Heat oil in your soup pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion. Stir until it gets all soft and slightly golden, around 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cumin. Sauté for 2 minutes—pretend you’re on a cooking show.
- Pour in lentils, broth, water, salt, and pepper. Stir like you’re mixing a potion.
- Bring everything to a boil. Then simmer it gently for 20–25 minutes until lentils are soft and lovely.
- Add lemon juice. Taste. Sigh dramatically—it’s that good.
- Optional: blend half for a smoother texture, or leave it rustic and chunky. You do you.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 17%
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Folate: 34%
- Magnesium: 22%
- Vitamin C: 20%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Add coconut milk for creaminess—your soup deserves luxury too.
- Pair it with warm flatbread, and act like you planned it all week.
- Turmeric can stain—wear your “kitchen chaos” apron.
- Keeps in the fridge for 3 days, freezer for a month.
- A sprinkle of fresh cilantro at the end? Pure magic.
