Turmeric, Quinoa & Lentil Soup

Turmeric, Quinoa & Lentil Soup

Our Turmeric, Quinoa & Lentil Soup is a delicious and nutritious lunch option for the whole family. Filled with veggies and protein thanks to the lentils, the spinach and lemon juice give this soup a freshness before serving.

This recipe was provided by our wonderful Cook Nicole at Guardian Point Cook South.

Serves 150

Ingredients

• 2kgs Diced Onion
• 2kgs Grated Carrots
• 2 bunches Chopped Celery
• 2kgs Grated Zucchini
• 500g Chopped capsicum
• 2 kitchen spoons of Minced Garlic
• 2 kitchen spoons of Minced ginger
• 3 kitchen spoons of Turmeric
• 1 cup Olive oil
• 3kgs Red lentils
• 1kg Quinoa
• 4L Coconut milk
• 4 Lemons, squeezed

Instructions

1. Prepare vegetables
2. Sauté vegies with oil, garlic, ginger and turmeric until translucent.
3. Add lentils, stir through.
4. Add enough water to ¾ fill the pot.
5. Cook Quinoa separately according to packet directions.
6. Simmer for 30 Minutes.
7. Before serving add quinoa and coconut milk.
8. Before serving, fold through handfuls of fresh spinach and fresh lemon juice.