Ginger-Turmeric Lentil Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

A warming, spiced lentil soup featuring fresh ginger and turmeric that comforts with earthy depth and vibrant color. This Indian-inspired soup recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs red lentils, rinsed, yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp fresh turmeric root, grated
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp grated fresh turmeric root. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp ground coriander, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 2 diced medium carrots, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until lentils and carrots are tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup coconut milk and simmer for 5 more minutes until soup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.