Anti-Inflammatory Golden Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 6 cups vegetable broth or water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt and pepper to taste