Soul-Satisfying Lentil Wellness Soup
Servings 5 servings
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- few tablespoons of avocado oil 1 small to medium-sized onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained (used brown lentils) 15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 cups sliced carrots 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon umami seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 cups cashew milk or any dairy-free plain unsweetened milk alternative 4 and 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 tablespoon ginger juice or grated ginger juice of one lemon 1/2 cup labneh or thick coconut yogurt 1 bunch chopped lacinato kale 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- in a large pot, heat a few tablespoons of avocado oil over medium heat. add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- stir in the rinsed and drained lentils, chickpeas, sliced carrots, curry powder, cumin, umami seasoning, paprika, and turmeric. sauté for a few more minutes on medium heat.
- pour in the cashew milk (or your preferred dairy-free alternative) and vegetable broth. add the ginger juice or grated ginger, and squeeze in the juice of one lemon.
- turn up the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and let it cook for approximately 25 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
- add the labneh or thick coconut yogurt and the chopped lacinato kale to the pot. cook for an additional 10 minutes until the kale is tender.
- stir in the nutritional yeast and lemon zest. serve your u0022soul-satisfying lentil wellness soupu0022 warm, and feel free to add your favorite toppings for an extra touch of flavor.