Detox Turmeric Lentil Soup

This Detox Turmeric Lentil Soup is a simple, healthy and hearty meal that's great for digestion and the liver. Easy to make, packed with protein and delicious!
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped turnip or potato
  • 2 1/2 cup chopped sweet potato
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1-2 tbsp turmeric (I like 2)
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup fresh herbs (I like parsley)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot or dutch oven. Add onions, celery, turnip, potato and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes until everything softens slightly. Season with salt, pepper and thyme and cook about 2 minutes.
  2. Add lentils, turmeric, ginger and cumin and saute 1 - 2 minutes, then add the broth and water. Bring the soup to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in almond milk, spinach, herbs, lemon and pepper flakes until spinach has wilted. Serve immediately!