Vegan Soup

This Vegan Indian Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish, infused with aromatic spices and packed with nutritious vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch, it warms the soul and nourishes the body with every spoonful.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Green beans - 100 grams, chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Lentils (red or yellow) - 100 grams, rinsed
• Vegetable broth - 750 ml
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the diced carrot, potato, and green beans to the pot, sautéing for about 5 minutes.
5. Mix in the chopped tomato, lentils, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
7. Stir in the coconut milk and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.75 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

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