Detox Turmeric Lentil Soup

Source: simplyquinoa.com

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped turnip (or potato)
• 2 1/2 cups chopped sweet potato
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 cup green (or brown) lentils
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 - 2 tablespoons turmeric (I like 2)
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup fresh herbs (I like parsley)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot or dutch oven. Add onions, celery, turnip, potato and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes until everything softens slightly. Season with salt, pepper and thyme and cook about 2 minutes.
2. Add lentils, turmeric, ginger and cumin and saute 1 - 2 minutes, then add the broth and water. Bring the soup to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in almond milk, spinach and herbs until spinach has wilted. Serve immediately!