Spiced Warming Lentil Soup

Name: Spiced Warming Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Red lentils; 1, diced Onion; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Fresh ginger; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Coriander; 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika; pinch Cayenne; 5 cups Vegetable broth; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; to serve Fresh cilantro

A hearty, digestive-friendly lentil soup that lifts Kapha sluggishness.

Prep 10 min Cook 35 min Serves 4dinner

Ingredients

Red lentils1.5 cups
Onion1, diced
Garlic3 cloves
Fresh ginger1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander1 tsp
Smoked paprika1/2 tsp
Cayennepinch
Vegetable broth5 cups
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Fresh cilantroto serve

Method

1
Sauté onion until golden.
2
Add garlic, ginger and spices; toast 1 minute.
3
Stir in lentils and broth.
4
Simmer 25-30 minutes until creamy.
5
Finish with lemon and cilantro.

Ayurvedic rationale

Pungent and warming spices reduce Kapha heaviness; ginger and cumin support agni.

Nutrition notes

Rich in plant protein, folate, and iron; pairs well with a green salad.

Traditional wisdom is a lens, not medical advice. Please consult a professional if you have allergies or a medical condition.