Healing Lentil Beet Soup
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(24)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
- ½ cup dry whole lentils (the smallest lentils cook the fastest- I like Black Caviar, and do not use split lentils)
- 4 cups veggie stock
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 2-3 cups grated raw beets (2 tennis ball-sized beets, peeled, grated). FYI You can sometimes find grated beets in the “salad bar” section of upscale grocery stores.
- 1 lemon
- Garnish- fresh herbs (dill, flat-leaf parsley or cilantro) drizzle of olive oil, pomegranate seeds (optional).
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in medium pot over medium heat. Sauté shallot for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic. Saute 2 more minutes until golden and fragrant. Add stock, lentils, beets (save a little for fresh garnish) salt and cumin and coriander. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low simmer, for 30 minutes or until lentils are cooked through and tender. If using larger lentils you will need to cook longer, so keep simmering, covered until tender.
Step 2
When lentils are tender, squeeze in the juice from one lemon.
Step 3
Taste and adjust salt and spices to your liking.
Step 4
Divide among 2 bowls. Top with a handful of fresh grated beets and fresh dill (or cilantro, parsley) and drizzle with a little olive oil. Add a few fresh pomegranate seeds if you like.
Step 5
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