Colorful Lentil Soup | Cancer Support Community

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
• 1 tsp salt, more to taste
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained (use less tomatoes, or omit altogether if mouth irritation)
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed well
• 3 cups of low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 cup baby kale or spinach, chopped
• Juice of 1/2 a lime, or to taste (Omit lime if mouth sores are present)