Detox Lentil Lime Soup
Ingredients
6 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
3 cups dried organic red lentils
3 tbsp water
2 cups onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp whole cumin seed
1 tbsp turmeric
2 cups kale, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh lime juice
Sea salt to taste
Directions:
- Rinse dry red lentils in cold water, over and over until water runs clear. In a large pot, combine broth, bay leaf and lentils. Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- In skillet over medium heat add onion, garlic and sea salt with bit of water and sauté until translucent (about 10 minutes).
- Break the shell of the whole cumin seeds by lightly grinding them in a mortar and pestle. The seeds should still be visible when you are done.
- Add turmeric and ground cumin seed into the onion mixture and sauté for 5 more minutes.
- Mix sautéed onion spice mixture and chopped kale into the cooked lentils. Simmer for 15 minutes over a medium heat to blend flavors.
- Turn off heat. Add lime juice and olive oil at the last minute to preserve the taste and nutrients.
- When reheating, gently warm over a low heat.
Makes 10 cups.
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