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Turmeric Lentil Soup Recipe

Sarita Harbour
This easy Turmeric Lentil Soup Recipe is a delicious and inexpensive soup to make from your pantry and fridge staples.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Soups & Stews
Servings 12 Cups
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chopped red or white onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery or broccoli
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • ½ cup diced green pepper
  • ½ cup diced red pepper
  • ½ cup diced potato or sweet potato
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon oregano
  • 5 leaves fresh basil OR 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 cartons organic vegetable chicken, or beef broth or 8 cups homemade broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup dried green brown or red lentils
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes or 4 cups diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Saute onion, garlic, peppers, celery, and carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer on low heat for at least 1 ½ hours.

Notes

This soup freezes very well, and is even more flavorful the next day. Use any combination of vegetables you have on hand. We've made this with corn, broccoli, and mushrooms as well. Also added leftover pasta, rice or barley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 306mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
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