Anti Inflammatory Coconut Lentil Soup with Spinach & Turmeric
This golden, fragrant soup is the kind of bowl that genuinely makes you feel good from the inside out. Red lentils simmer down into a thick, velvety base while full-fat coconut milk adds a richness that feels indulgent without working against you. The real power move here is the spice blend — turmeric, cumin, coriander, fresh ginger, and a pinch of cayenne all bloom together in olive oil before the liquids ever hit the pot, building layers of flavor that taste like they took all day. Baby spinach wilts in at the end to keep its color and nutrients intact, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens everything right before serving. Every single ingredient in this recipe pulls double duty: tasting great and supporting a way of eating that prioritizes whole, minimally processed foods with naturally occurring compounds known to support the body. It serves four, making it an easy weeknight dinner or a meal-prep staple that reheats beautifully.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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