HONEY LENTIL SOUP WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Serves: 2-3 | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 35-40 mins

About this Recipe

# 🍽️ LUNCH RECIPES

Serves: 2-3 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35-40 mins | Total: 50-55 mins

Health Benefits

Ginger Honey

Anti-inflammatory, warming, digestive enzymes

Red lentils

Complete protein, folate, iron, prebiotic fiber

Root vegetables

Beta-carotene, fiber, mineral-rich

Tomatoes

Lycopene (prostate health), vitamin C

Ingredients

  • Red lentils (masoor dal), rinsed: 100g
  • Carrots (diced): 100g
  • Celery (diced): 80g
  • Onion (medium, diced): 100g
  • Tomatoes (fresh, diced): 120g
  • Vegetable broth: 800ml
  • AlimentIndia Ginger Infused Honey: 1.5 tablespoons
  • Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoons
  • Garlic cloves (minced): 3
  • Ginger (minced): 1 tablespoon
  • Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
  • Cumin powder: ½ teaspoon
  • Coriander powder: ½ teaspoon
  • Red chili powder: ¼ teaspoon
  • Rock salt: to taste
  • Black pepper: to taste
  • Fresh parsley (chopped): 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice: 1.5 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large pot over medium heat
  2. 2 Sauté onion until translucent (2-3 mins)
  3. 3 Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute until fragrant
  4. 4 Add carrots and celery, cook 3-4 minutes
  5. 5 Add tomatoes and turmeric, cook 2 minutes
  6. 6 Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth
  7. 7 Bring to boil, then simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are very soft
  8. 8 Add honey, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, pepper
  9. 9 Simmer 3-4 more minutes
  10. 10 Remove from heat, add lemon juice
  11. 11 Taste and adjust seasoning
  12. 12 Garnish with fresh parsley
  13. 13 Serve hot