Turmeric golden lentil soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1½ cups red lentils, rinsed
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until soft.
2. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric and cumin. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add lentils, tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
4. Stir in the greens and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted.
5. Finish with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend partially with an immersion blender for a thicker texture, if you like.