A bowl of warm, hearty soup is something we all want, especially during the cold winter months. It would be even better if the soup is extremely healthy, like the one we are going to present to you in this article.

This soup is composed of turmeric, lentils, and coconut cream. All these ingredients are super-mighty due to their incredible healing properties.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a highly versatile ingredient that is usually added to soups, sauces, and mustard. It is extremely high in curcumin – a compound with anti-inflammatory properties that helps in the treatment of swelling, burns, sores, and infected wounds.

Turmeric is also useful in the treatment of diarrhea, headaches, gallbladder disorders, high cholesterol, and digestive issues.

It prevents bloating and encourages the process of weight loss by speeding up the metabolism.

Coconut cream

Make sure you use sugar-free coconut cream for this soup. It contains medium-chain fatty acids, which provide the cells in your body with fat-burning energy. It has numerous health benefits, including:

  • Speeding up the metabolism
  • Strengthening the immune system
  • Fighting bacteria and viruses
  • Slowing down the aging process
  • Providing hydration for the body
  • Stimulating bowel movement

Lentils

Lentils are extremely beneficial legumes that can improve cardiovascular health, lower cholesterol, and stabilize the levels of glucose in the blood. They are also rich in folate, selenium, copper, zinc, riboflavin, manganese, niacin, iron, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and pantothenic acid.

Lentils protect the cardiovascular system and prevent cancer growth due to the selenium, which stimulates the production of T-cells. They also prevent fatigue and are especially useful for pregnant women.

Turmeric-Lentil Soup with Coconut Cream

Here is the recipe with some variations provided depending on the dietary preferences and health concerns:

Ingredients:

  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 diced yellow onion
  • 3 diced stalks of celery
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 3 peeled and diced carrots
  • 2 teaspoons of cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons of turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 cup of lentils
  • 2 cups of kale or spinach
  • 4 cups of broth
  • 14-ounce can of coconut cream

Directions:

Heat some oil in a large pot and add the onion. Sauté for about three minutes and add the celery and carrots. Sauté again for about five minutes until the veggies become soft. Then, add the spices and the garlic and cook the mixture for about one minute. Next, add the broth and the lentils. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Finally, add the coconut cream and the greens. Stir the mixture until it becomes homogeneous. You can also add animal products if you want to.

This versatile soup can help in the treatment of the following ailments:

  • Fatigue
  • Obesity
  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Bronchitis
  • Metabolic diseases
  • Psoriasis
  • Cardiovascular issues
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • High cholesterol
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Osteoporosis

Reference: The Hearty Soul