CREAMY LENTIL TOMATO SOUP
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Creamy Lentil Tomato Soup topped with microgreens, Eaton Hemp hemp hearts, crunchy lentils, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
This is a wonderfully creamy, flavourful, and nourishing recipe made with red lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, ginger, turmeric, and other Indian spices.
Lentils have a slightly nutty, earthy flavour and are rich in protein as well as soluble and insoluble fibre. They are a great source of essential minerals including magnesium, folate, and iron. Studies suggest that lentil consumption can help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce cholesterol levels, and improve digestive and possibly even cardiovascular health.
Creamy Lentil Tomato Soup topped with fresh cilantro, hemp hearts, crunchy lentils, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Ingredients for 10 cups (6 servings):
2 Tbsp avocado oil
1 cup diced white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cups vegetable broth, bone broth (non-vegan), or water, adjusted to desired consistency
28 oz (large can) diced tomatoes
1 can (approximately 1 1/2 cups) coconut milk, full-fat or light
2 cups dried red lentils
1 to 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger, optional and adjusted to taste
juice from one lemon
Creamy Lentil Tomato Soup topped with sliced radish, cucumber dill coconut chips, and crunchy BBQ lentils. Served with homemade low-carb protein bread and crudités.
Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and swirl to coat.
Add onion and sauté until soft and starting to brown, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, coriander, cayenne, and black pepper, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in water or broth, tomatoes, coconut milk, and lentils. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer until lentils have softened, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
Pour into a blender container (in batches) and blend until smooth. Add additional broth, water, or coconut milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Return to pot and heat further as needed. Stir in ginger and lemon juice and season to taste.
Serve warm with toppings as desired. Creamy Lentil Tomato Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
