Lentil Turmeric Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Turmeric Soup
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 150 g yellow onion, chopped (1 medium onion); 120 g carrots, diced (2 medium carrots); 80 g celery, diced (2 stalks); 9 g garlic, minced (3 cloves); 6 g fresh ginger, grated (1 tbsp); 3 g ground turmeric (1 tsp); 500 g dry red lentils, rinsed (2 1/2 cups); 1.9 L vegetable broth (8 cups); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp); 2 g ground black pepper (1/2 tsp); 100 g baby spinach (4 cups)

Prep: 16minCook: 30min4 servingsHard550 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Lentil Turmeric Soup packed with 34g of protein per serving and just 338 calories. This hard recipe is ready in 46 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups broth
2 cups diced vegetables
1 can diced tomatoes
Protein of choice (400g)
Seasoning blend
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 550 kcal

Protein: 34.2g

Fat: 5.3g

Carbs: 91.4g

Fiber: 16.3g

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