Ayurvedic Lentil Soup
If you have followed me for a while then you know I ADORE a recipe that is healthy and flexible. I think one of the best ways to help people cook more at home is to offer recipes that are not so rigid.
Cooking is a passion. Cooking is life. Cooking is creative. Cooking is instinctive.
But often if you aren’t a person who loves to cook you get overwhelmed with feeling like you have to stick right to a recipe, you have to measure carefully and buy exactly what it calls for or it will fail. If that is you then try this recipe, you’ll prepare a highly nutritious meal without stress!
Buy other veggies that are in season or that you love. Buy veggies you think your family (kids especially) will eat. The goal is to have at lease 4 different vegetables. If you don’t have all the spices then just do your best.
Taste as you go, taste to see what your instinct tells you might be a great addition. Have fun. Use the knowledge gained and carry it forward into he next meal. Bon appetit
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Ghee
- 2 pieces2 pieces2 pieces Celery, diced
- 2 pieces2 pieces2 pieces Carrots, diced
- 0.5 whole0.5 whole0.5 whole Onion, diced
- 0.5 whole0.5 whole0.5 whole Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Ginger Root, grated or minced
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Lentils (dried), Red and rinsed well
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Water
- 0.5 lb0.5 lb0.5 lb Ground Pork
Process
- Cook pork in small skillet until done. Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, cook the vegetables in ghee over medium for 5 minutes. Stir periodically.
- Add the spices and salt. Stir and let cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add the lentils, broth, and water. Stir and turn to low-medium. Cook for 35 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Add cooked pork, stir and let cook 5 minutes.
Notes
To make this vegetarian just eliminate the ground pork. You can use ground chicken or turkey if you prefer. Other items you can add: fennel, shaved brussel sprouts, or cauliflower rice.
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About This Recipe
This is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 352 |
Fat: | 22 g |
Carbohydrates: | 31 g |
Protein: | 21 g |
Cholesterol: | 58 g |
Sodium: | 808 mg |
Fiber: | 14 g |
Sugars: | 2 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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