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Rootsy Lentil Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups cold water
  • 1/2 cup brown lentils
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 1 small sweet potato diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp acv
  • 1 tbsp red maca powder
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Dallop of [vegan sour cream|https://dancetothebeet.com/vegan-sour-cream] optional

Instructions
 

  • Add water, lentils and bay leaves to an uncovered pot on high heat and bring to a boil. Turn down to medium, cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the veggies and all of the spices. Cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add maca, coconut oil and garlic and turn the heat down to low for another 20-25 minutes or so until it thickens and becomes more "stew-like". Serve immediately, or even better... let sit overnight to really thicken and let all the flavors develop further.
  • Optional - top with non-fat plain greek yogurt or vegan sour cream, paprika and parsley or cilantro to garnish.