Lentil Soup for Blood Sugar Balance
Cuisine
vegan
Keyword
high fibre
,
high protein
,
nutrient dense
,
plant based
,
vegan
,
vegetarian
Cook Time
40
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Ingredients
1
tbsp
olive oil
1
medium onion, diced
1
cup
shredded carrots
1.5
cups
cauliflower
(frozen cauliflower can also be used)
2-3
cloves
garlic minced
1
tsp
cumin powder
1
tsp
paprika
1
tsp
salt
black pepper
(to taste)
1
cup
red lentils
8
cups
water
3
tbsp
vegetable base
I used Better than Bouillon
1
bay leaf
1/2
lemon juiced
a few tbsp of hemp hearts
Instructions
In a pot over medium heat add in olive oil, diced onion, carrots and cauliflower. Sauté for a few minutes until soft.
Add in garlic, black pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Then stir in red lentils.
Add in water and vegetable stock. Then add in a bay leaf and cover the pot and bring to a boil. Let cook for about 30 min or until lentils are tender.
Once done, take the bay leaf out and either transfer to a blender or use a hand mixer to purée the soup.
Add in freshly squeezed lemon juice and hemp hearts. Enjoy!