Medicinal Golden Lentil Soup for Gut Health
A bright, anti-inflammatory golden lentil soup made with red lentils, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and lemon. Naturally vegan, comforting, and ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 tbsp olive or coconut oil
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin seeds or ¾ tsp ground cumin
2 carrots, diced
4 cups vegetable broth or water
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 lemon, juiced and zested
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil. Sauté cumin, onion, garlic, and ginger for 4–5 minutes.
- Add turmeric, lentils, carrots, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in broth. Bring to boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes until lentils and carrots are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest. Adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with herbs and serve hot.
Notes
Add lemon at the end for freshness. Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking.