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Anti-Inflammatory Golden Lemon Lentil Soup

Anti-Inflammatory Golden Lemon Lentil Soup (Healing & Delicious!)
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Healing golden soup with turmeric and red lentils. Beginner-friendly recipe ready in 45 minutes with creamy texture and bright lemon finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed thoroughly
  • 1 yellow onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 large fresh carrots, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced finely
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 fresh lemons, juiced (about 3–4 tablespoons)
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare all vegetables by dicing the onion and carrots into small, uniform pieces about 1/4 inch (roughly the size of a pea). Mince the garlic cloves finely.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and carrots, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they soften and onions become translucent. Add garlic and turmeric, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add rinsed red lentils to the pot, stirring with vegetables for 1 minute to coat. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil (small bubbles breaking surface).
  4. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until red lentils completely break down and soup looks creamy with no whole lentils visible.
  5. Remove from heat and immediately stir in fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Red lentils are essential for the creamy texture – green or brown lentils will create a chunkier consistency.
  • Don’t add lemon juice while soup is on heat to prevent bitter taste. Fresh turmeric powder gives the best golden color.

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