You ever have those moments where your body is feeling sluggish, joints are hurting or you just simply want to reap the benefits of a good detox to remove toxins from inside? Lentil Detox Soup is a natural and healthy way to start this process while you still enjoy a hearty great tasting meal all in one bite. Loaded with some simple ingredients commonly found in most homes and comes and comes together all in one pot.
Breaking down Lentil Detox Soup
Lentil Detox Soup may discourage some from wanting to try it simply by hearing the name detox. Do not let it discourage you. Understanding the healing properties that it entails will give you a better understanding of how this soup can help you. Lentils are a great source of Protein & Fiber that assist in cleansing your Liver by binding to fat soluble waste. This makes for an easy elimination via the bowel. Shiitake Mushrooms and Onion used in this recipe which assists in fighting inflammation. They also assist in the liver functions that reduce stress in the liver. Tomatoes, Garlic, Celery and Cilantro help to remove toxins from the body that can cause inflammation. Carrots are considered antioxidants that protect your cells against free radicals that can cause diseases in your body and help boost your metabolism. Turmeric, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Thyme help fight inflammation while Cumin aids in digestion. There are many more reasons why these ingredients support your bodily functions but these are why I chose to put them in my Detox Soup.
Delicious
So now that you understand the healing and detoxing properties of Lentil Detox Soup, let’s talk about how delicious this soup is. It’s hearty, full of flavor and doesn’t skim on being fulfilling. You are absolutely not limited to one bowl and in fact the more you consume the greater the benefits. Some are more keen to enjoying soup laden with different meats and seafood. Keep in mind the mushrooms in this soup take on a meaty texture so you do not miss it at all. There are so many options that can be added to this detox soup that you are not limited to a few. It is just a matter of educating oneself of their properties and how they can help you. The cooking part will just come easily as long as you put your soul into it.
To heal yourself internally, you must first understand the path to get there!
~Sandy M
Lentil Detox Soup
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Stock Pot or Dutch Oven with Lid
Ingredients
Produce
- 5 Cloves of Fresh Garlic Minced
- 2 cups Carrots Diced
- 1 cup Celery Chopped
- 1-2 cups Shiitake Mushrooms or mushrooms of your choice Broken down to smaller pieces
- 1 Onion Sliced or chopped
- 1-2 Tomatoes (Optional) Chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated or paste may be substituted
- Juice of 1/2 of Lemon
Beans
- 2 cups Dry Brown or Green Lentil Beans Washed and set aside
Stock
- 8 cups Vegetable Broth of your choice
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Garlic Herb Seasoning No Salt
- 1-2 tbsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Oil
- Olive Oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat your Stock Pot or Dutch Oven on medium/high drizzling Olive Oil to coat the bottom.
- Add Onions, Celery, Carrots, Mushrooms & Garlic and begin sautéing until ingredients begin cooking through and start to soften.
- Begin adding Lentils, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Cumin, Garlic Herb Seasoning, Thyme, Rosemary, Fresh Ginger, Red Pepper Flakes (Optional) & Turmeric and stir all together and continue sautéing. It will become very fragrant while seasonings infuse together.
- Gently pour in Vegetable Broth, Tomatoes, Cilantro & Lemon Juice and stir to incorporate.
- At this point, you can taste Broth to see if additional seasonings are needed.
- Cover and let it simmer on medium/high for 30 minutes or until Lentil's soften, being sure to stir periodically.
Serving
- Garnish with additional Cilantro and enjoy this immediately along side a tall glass of Iced Water infused with Lemons & Limes for a refreshing compliment to your hearty detox soup!
