Detoxifying Lentil Turmeric + Chili Soup (Vegan & Gluten Free)

January 27, 2018

I have been implementing more plant based eating into my family’s diet lately and that means cooking more from scratch. I love testing out new recipes and throwing together spices, herbs and vegetables to create nutrient dense meals. This soup is full of protein, vegetables and gut healing spices. While it may be a bit on the spicy side for most little ones, my husband definitely gobbles this up soon after I make it. You can freeze this soup to warm up for later as well which is great for quick and easy meals and lunches.

Detoxifying Lentil Turmeric + Chilli Soup (Vegan & Gluten Free)

January 27, 2018

by The Holistic Vanity

Category Food & Recipes

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Ingredients

3 tbsp. avocado oil
1/2 a sweet onion chopped
1-2 cloves of garlic minced (preference)
1 zucchini chopped
1 cup of broccoli florets chopped
2 stalks of celery chopped
1 can of whole tomatoes (I crush them myself while cooking although you can use crushed)
1 cup of dry lentils
2 cups filtered water
2 tsp. turmeric
3 tbsp. chilli powder
2 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
3 bay leaves
Optional: half a chopped avocado for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, cook onions and garlic in avocado oil on medium heat till soft
Add all chopped vegetables and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes
pour canned tomatoes and water into pot and stir
Add dry lentils
Add bay leaves salt, pepper, turmeric, and chilli powder and stir
Allow Soup to cook on medium heat for 10 minutes
Turn heat down to a simmer and allow to cook for 20 more minutes
Taste soup and add more salt and pepper if needed (This is especially important when cooking with filtered water versus vegetable broth)
Pour and enjoy!
Optional: Add chopped avocado on top