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Turmeric Tea-Infused Lentil Soup

Warm up with this turmeric tea-infused lentil soup—packed with protein, cozy spices, and wholesome ingredients for a nourishing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
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Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 cups dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup brewed turmeric tea (or water)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Tip: Stir frequently to prevent burning
  2. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Tip: Lower heat if spices start to stick
  3. Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, turmeric tea, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Tip: Scrape any browned bits from the pot bottom for extra flavor
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender. Tip: Check at 20 minutes—lentils should be soft but not mushy
  5. Stir in spinach (if using) and lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper. Tip: Add a splash of water if the soup is too thick