Beet Lentil Soup
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(35)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp hungarian paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 cups green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup beets (chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 8 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- large handful fresh mixed greens
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat add oil, peppers, onion and garlic. Saute 3-5 minutes or until onions are turning translucent.
Step 2
Stir in lentils, followed by sugar and all spices. Stir and cook 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in peas, beets, and vegetable broth (or water). Turn heat to high.
Step 4
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in mixed greens, lemon juice. Simmer for 5-10 minutes longer.
Step 6
Stir in mixed greens, lemon juice. Simmer for 5-10 minutes longer.
Step 7
Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of shredded parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
Step 8
Enjoy!
Step 9
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