A warming, grounding, and nutrient-rich recipe for winter healing
Ingredients:
· 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
· 1 brown onion, chopped
· 2 garlic cloves, minced
· 1 tsp grated ginger (optional for warmth)
· 500g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
· 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
· 1 carrot, sliced
· 1 tsp ground cumin
· ½ tsp ground turmeric
· 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
· 1L vegetable stock (or bone broth for added nourishment)
· Sea salt & cracked pepper to taste
· Coconut cream or Greek yoghurt to serve
· Fresh coriander or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft.
2. Add garlic and ginger, stir until fragrant.
3. Stir in cumin, turmeric, pumpkin, sweet potato, and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Use a stick blender to blend until smooth (or leave chunky if preferred).
6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm with a swirl of coconut cream and herbs on top.
Enjoy x
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