I change this recipe a little bit from the original recipe. I added two Granny Smith apples into the soup instead of one, three more heads of garlic, 1 tablespoon of chicken consommé, full fat instead of light coconut milk, and three cans instead of two of the chickpeas. This recipe was absolutely delicious!
My twin sister Cathy introduced me to lentil soup years ago. Her recipe is delicious and I make it often. I decided to play around with her recipe and add some additional ingredients I love and he result was fantastic! I am happy to share it with you!
Ingredients:
Six large peeled carrots diced into large chunks
One small white onion cut into large chunks of about 1″
One small purple onion cut into large chunks about 1 inch
2- 14oz cans of diced tomatoes in juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Tumeric powder
1/4 tsp red pepper ground
1/4 cup brown rice
1 tsp ground ginger
1 Tablespoon dried mint
1 1/2 cup red lentils
9 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons chicken consume
Zest and juice of one lemon
2 tablespoon butter
In a large pot place olive oil ,carrots and onion and sauté 10 minutes until soft over medium heat.
Add all other remaining ingredients except mint and turn to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, put a lid on, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Turn off heat and add lemon zest and juice , butter and mint. Let sit for 30 min.
Use an immersion blender or put in a blender and blend the soup. Top with Himalayan pink salt and a little lemon drizzle.
Golden Milk is a creamy drink that many enjoy before bed. It is warm and comforting and good for you! Give it a try!
First Make The Golden Paste
½ cup turmeric powder
1 cup spring water (+ ½ extra if necessary)
1.5 tsp ground black pepper (it helps your body absorb the tumeric)
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
Directions:
How to Make Golden Milk:
1 teaspoon of organic coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric paste
1 cup of almond milk
Organic, raw, unfiltered honey for taste
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together over medium heat except the honey. Do not allow it to boil. Add a bit of honey for taste and drink as soon as it’s cool enough.
If you want to use the paste in other ways:
The paste can be taken as is in small amount (1/4 tsp) 2 to 3 times a day, or mixed with honey for a better taste.
It also can be added to different dishes: salads, smoothies, curries, rice or soup. Experiment with what tastes better for you.
Recommended Turmeric Dosage:
The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends the following daily dosages for adults:
*Adapted from : http://www.davidwolfe.com/turmeric-golden-milk-before-bed/
Foodie Karma 