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Gut-Healthy Soup

Delicious Gut-Healthy Soup for a Cozy Night In

This Gut-Healthy Soup is a nutritious blend of vibrant vegetables and spices, perfect for digestive health and cozy nights in.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil to sauté your vegetables and enhance flavor
  • 1 piece Onion diced
  • 2 pieces Carrots diced
  • 1 piece Bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Kale chopped
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Cooked lentils
For the Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes canned or fresh
For Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Gut-Healthy Soup
  1. Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 1 diced bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, ground turmeric, and paprika and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth along with 2 cups of chopped kale, 1 cup of cooked lentils, and 1 cup of diced tomatoes. Stir everything together.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer and reduce to low. Cook for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld and kale is tender.
  6. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to explore additional toppings or garnishes to customize this Gut-Healthy Soup further.

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