With the weather cooling down as we roll into autumn and winter, our health can be rattled as it adjusts; but a bowl of this nutritious soup may well be the boost your body needs.
Legumes are plant-based sources of protein which can be easily found, prepared quickly and are a cheap way to get a hit of nutrients.
Red lentils are a source of protein, folate and iron. These nutrients support healthy blood production and immune system. Same goes for red kidney beans and both of these legumes can be found in this soup.
When the weather cools, our immune system gets put under stress as our body adjusts. Building up your blood so that it can deliver nutrients to where they are needed as well as eating adequate amounts of protein, the building blocks of the immune system will help support your immunity through the change of seasons.
The spices in this dahl soup are warming and gently stimulating to your circulatory system. Our bodies preserve energy in the cooler months by slowing down and going into hibernation mode. Toes and fingers can get cold more easily for this reason. Gently moving the blood to these areas as well as to your digestive system means you warm up your extremities and the organs that need the energy can get it to break down your food and get the most from it.
This soup is best served hot, covered in fresh baby spinach, coriander, toasted coconut flakes and with a side of heated piece flatbread to soak it up with.
Dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
Serves 4