Ginger Harvest Lentil Soup (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Last Updated on 12/19/2019

A hearty, healthy, comforting soup filled with nutritious brown lentils, ginger root, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, spinach and a delicious blend of spices. This gluten-free and vegan soup makes for one cozy & warming meal in the cooler months!

I’m all about comforting soups come autumn & winter; and this ginger infused lentil soup fits the bill when it comes to warm, cozy, tasty and satisfyingly healthy & filling . . .

..chock-full of protein-rich lentils, ginger, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, spinach and the perfect blend of complementary spices, this delicious nutrient-dense soup will have you feeling all warm & fuzzy inside..

Cozy up and grab a bowl! Healthy, scrumptious bliss awaits . . .

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Ginger Harvest Lentil Soup (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

by Kristen Wood | MOON and spoon and yum Nov-22-2017

A hearty, healthy, comforting soup filled with nutritious brown lentils, ginger root, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, spinach and a delicious blend of spices. This gluten-free and vegan soup makes for one cozy & warming meal in the cooler months!

Ingredients

• 4 tbs olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbs ginger root, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 carrot, sliced into coins
• 1 tbs coconut sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp cumin seed
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp ground oregano
• 5 cups vegetable stock, or water
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 1 handful fresh spinach
• sea salt, to taste

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat add oil, garlic and ginger root. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and carrot and cook for 1 minute more.Add sugar, bay leaf, cumin seed, turmeric, red chili and oregano. Stir to distribute for about 30 seconds.Pour in vegetable stock or water, and lentils.Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.Stir in spinach, salt to taste and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
Turn off heat.Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!

Details

Prep time:
0 hrs 5 mins

Cook time:
0 hrs 25 mins

Total time:
0 hrs 35 mins

Yield:
4 servings

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