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Immunity Boosting Soup

Looking after our immune system on a daily basis is essential for optimal health. This soup is full of flavour and comes with a whole host of health benefits.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseSoup
CuisineAfrican
KeywordChickpeas, Immunity
Servings 4 people
Calories 330kcal
Author: Marc Pugh

Ingredients
 

  • 1 red onion or white onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli finely chopped I like mine spicy so left seeds in
  • 1 thumb size pice of ginger very finely chopped
  • 2 tsps smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 700 ml veg stock
  • 180 g dried red lentils or green lentils
  • 400 g tin of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tsps honey
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • ½ lemon juice only
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pan on a medium-low heat. Once hot, add the oil followed by the red onion, garlic, red chilli, ginger and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Next add the smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander and turmeric. stir continuously for 1 minute. Add a splash of water and continue to stir for a further minute.
  • Add the 700 ml vegetable stock followed by the chickpeas, red lentils, honey and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well before bringing to the bubble. Once bubbling, reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir through the spinach along with the juice of 1/2 lemon before turning off the heat.
  • Season to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3356IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 6mg
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