Anti-Inflammatory Red Lentil Soup Recipe: Best Healing Bowl
This Anti-Inflammatory Red Lentil Soup is packed with healing spices and nutrient-rich ingredients, making it both soothing and delicious. A perfect healthy meal for boosting immunity and reducing inflammation.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 carrot, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- 3. Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and paprika; cook for 1 minute.
- 4. Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and carrot.
- 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are soft.
- 6. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7. Blend partially if desired for texture.
- 8. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh turmeric if available for more potent benefits.
- Add coconut milk for a creamy variation.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice.
- Great to make in advance and reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: anti-inflammatory soup, red lentil soup, healthy soup, immune boosting soup