Healthy Soup Recipe | Anti-Inflammatory Lentil Soup
Fall Dinner Ideas for family – Anti-Inflammatory Lentil Soup: It’s warm, tasty, and perfect for digestion!
I find an immense pleasure and comfort in making soups the moment it starts feeling like Autumn again. This Lentil Soup Recipe is perfect for a cozy Fall or Winter weeknight dinner amidst your family and loved ones.
Why you’ll love this Lentil Soup Recipe?
It’s so simple to make and budget friendly.
This soup recipe is tasty, hearty, and perfect for chilly or rainy weather.
It’s fridge and freezer friendly (it can make a great meal prep).
This recipe is great for digestion, weight management, and overall health.
It contains anti-inflammatory ingredients.
It’s high in protein and fiber.
What ingredients do I need for this soup recipe?
1 cup of uncooked washed lentils (red or brown)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 medium carrots (diced)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin,½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups of water
½ a lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
How to make this Lentil Soup recipe?
Start by heating up the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until it softens a bit. Add in the diced carrots and sauté as well for 1 to 2 minutes.
Then, add in the uncooked lentils and combine. Next, pour in the water turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper and give them all a good stir.
Cover and keep the heat on high until it starts to boil, then reduce the heat. Keep the pot half covered as not to overflow.
Keep it on low heat and let it cook for 30 to 45 minutes until it’s done. Drizzle some parsley and some lemon juice and enjoy immediately!
Fill up a warm bowl of soup and enjoy every spoonful of this creamy and scrumptious lentil soup!
Healthy and Hearty Soup Recipes – This Anti- Inflammatory Lentil Soup is Protein Rich, High in Fiber and Makes the Perfect Vegan Meal for a Warm and Cozy Family Dinner!
Drinking enough water, sleeping well, and exercising regularly are all crucial to maintain a good health, but we often forget how much good nutrition can significantly affect one’s physical and mental state; without balanced nutrition it’s very difficult to properly fuel one’s body and have good energy throughout the day. I’m sure you’ve already experienced how good it physically feels to eat well compared to filling one’s body with destructive amounts of fats, sugars and sodium. Try out this easy and simple lentil soup recipe; it’s tasty, nutritious and it contains everything you need to get rid of body inflammation.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which lentils work best for this recipe? I like to use red lentils when it comes to soups and curries; they have the best texture and they’re also packed with tons of antioxidants and fiber which helps reduce body inflammation. Brown lentils make a good sub.
Should I soak up the lentils overnight? Unlike beans, lentils don’t require soaking, just wash and rinse under water to remove the extra starch.
Can I add chicken to this recipe? Of course, chicken and lentils make a tasty and nutritious combo. I personally prefer to add chopped chicken breast, but you can add boneless thighs or tenders.
Can I prepare this soup recipe in a crockpot? Absolutely slow cookers can definitely be used for making different soup recipes, including this one.
How can I store leftovers? This lentil soup recipe makes a great side dish for many other recipes, so I like to store the leftovers in separate glass containers to separate the portions I’ll be reheating as a warm and hearty side dish. (I usually keep it for up to 5 days).
Can I freeze this soup recipe? You can totally freeze this lentil soup recipe up to 3 months, but I personally prefer to not freeze it for more than 1 month for the best taste and texture. When needed, let the soup thaw completely before you reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
How can I serve this Healthy Lentil Soup recipe?
I like to serve this lentil soup recipe with a nice side of fresh or baked veggies to keep it on the healthy side. So I either opt for a colorful fresh green salad or some roasted veggies, such as zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, or eggplants.
Healthy Soup Recipes | Anti-Inflammatory Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup of uncooked washed lentils red or brown
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups of water
- ½ a lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Start by heating up the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until it softens a bit. Add in the diced carrots and sauté as well for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Then, add in the diced celery stalks and the uncooked lentils and combine. Next, pour in the water turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper and give them all a good stir.
- Cover and keep the heat on high until it starts to boil, then reduce the heat. Keep the pot half covered as not to overflow.
- Keep it on low heat and let it cook for 30 to 45 minutes until it’s done. Drizzle some parsley and some lemon juice and enjoy immediately!
