Description
Lentils are full of vitamin B and are a great source of protein and iron. They are a great source of all the nutrients that support healthy skin, hair and nails.
Consider the little lentil your plant-based beauty super food.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ red onion
- 6 carrots, half-mooned (about 3 cups chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch fresh ginger, minced
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can diced, crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken bone broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- Juice of ½ a lemon
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and stir till softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the carrots, and cook for another 2 minutes. Then add the garlic, ginger and spices, stirring to activate and coast all the vegetables.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Add the lentils, stir to break up any clumps, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the carrots have softened.
- Stir in the spinach, a pinch of lemon juice to taste, and additional sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
Substitute spinach for other leafy greens such as chard, collards, kale, or beet greens.
Keywords: red lentil soup, carrot soup, fall soup, winter soup, lentil soup, hearty soup, lentil and spinach soup, lentil and carrot soup