Hearty Lentil Spelt Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup packed with lentils, spelt, and aromatic spices, perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
| 1 | chopped |
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| 3 | minced |
| 6 | cups vegetable bouillon or stock |
| 1 | can diced |
| ½ | teaspoon ground turmeric |
| ½ | teaspoon curry powder |
| 1 | teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 1 | pinch cayenne (or to taste) |
| 1 | juice of |
| 1 | cup (or grain of choice) |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large pot, sauté the small chopped onion and minced garlic in ½ cup of vegetable bouillon until softened. |
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| 2. | Add in the remaining vegetable bouillon, diced tomatoes, ground turmeric, curry powder, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. Stir well. |
| 3. | Let the soup simmer until the lentils are tender and the flavors have melded together. |
| 4. | Take out half of the soup and use a hand blender to puree it until smooth. Return the puree back into the pot and mix well. |
| 5. | Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooked spelt, or any grain of your choice, into the soup. |
| 6. | For a delightful presentation, consider serving the soup with a lemon wedge and a dollop of yogurt mixed with fresh herbs such as basil or cilantro. |
| 7. | NOTE: Feel free to add additional vegetables or greens while cooking, just remember to adjust the amount of bouillon accordingly. |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița