Healthy Soup

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This was on another digest that I to, and has been a help in

lightening the problems associated with Fibromyalgia and other illnesses.

 

 

RED LENTIL & VEGETABLE SOUP WITH TURMERIC & COCONUT MILK

 

(Serves 4–6)

 

Not only is this a good, healthy soup, but historically, turmeric has been

used to address pain associated with headache, gout, arthritis, swelling, and

tendonitis.

 

Ingredients

 

4 tsp. ghee butter or sunflower seed oil

1 cup finely diced onion

1 celery stalk, peeled and diced

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup finely diced winter squash or zucchini

1 small red bell pepper, finely diced

3 tbs. cilantro stems, minced

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. turmeric

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 cup red lentils, rinsed well

4 cups of water

1 can light coconut milk

juice of 1–2 limes, or to taste

2 scallions, including an inch of the greens, thinly sliced freshly ground

pepper to taste

 

Preparation

 

Over medium heat, melt the butter or heat the oil in a wide soup pot. Add

the vegetables and cilantro stems and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to

4 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, turmeric, and cumin, and cook another 3

or 4 minutes before adding the rinsed lentils and 4 cups water. Bring to a

boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils

have broken down and are sufficiently tender, about 20 minutes. Puree about

half of them in a blender and return them to the soup. Stir in the coconut

milk and return the soup to a boil. Taste for salt and add several grindings

of pepper and season to taste with lime juice.

 

 

Dianne, now in Boca Raton, FL

Event Coordinator, American Embroidery Conference

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