Lentil Ginger Soup

 

“we dance our madness,

we dance our joy.

oh precious ones, the fun has just begun,

wild music is in the air;

there’s beauty flowing everywhere.” –James Green

I never grew up eating ginger so sometimes I find it difficult adding it to my cooking. It has a strong flavour to it but added to the right foods it can make for mouth-watering meals!

One of my new favourite ways to eat ginger is in a lentil soup! The soup is super easy to make and so healthy for you. It also tastes amazing! I use a crock pot/slow cooker set on low for about 7 hours to cook everything together. I have mentioned the benefits of ginger for our health below the recipe.  Enjoy!!!

1. In a crock pot combine all the ingredients together.
2. 1 cup red lentils
3. 4 cups water
4. 1 green chilli chopped (optional as it is spicy!)
5. 4-5 cloves of garlic
6. 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
7. Half an onion
8. 2 tomatoes
9. Himalayan pink salt and pepper
10. Cook on low in a crock pot for about 7 hours.

You can eat the soup alone or add some organic brown rice or a bread of your choice.

10 Health benefits of ginger:

1. Helps calm nausea and vomiting
2. Digestive Tract Protection
3. Brain Health
4. Migraine Relief
5. Protection from UV rays
6. Supports Stable Blood Sugar
7. Promotes Healthy Blood Pressure
8. May Benefit Osteoarthritis
9. Helps with Muscle Aches and Discomfort
10. May Benefit Cardiovascular Function

To see the full article explaining each of the health benefits visit http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-ginger/

 

Thank you!!

Jillian Mitchell