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‘Tis the busy season, & we want you to stay balanced & well nourished with this quick Lentil + Greens Soup powered up with functional mushrooms!
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We have added all the ingredients to help you take on this season feeling resilient & fabulous:
- Lentils + hemp seeds provide fibre & protein to keep you full, energized, & balance your blood sugar to avoid dips & lulls in your day
- Keep your immune health in tip top shape with kale: high Beta-carotene & B vitamins, which help to increase white blood cell count in the body; these cells are the primary “killer cells” of the immune system
- Onions & garlic, which have anti-microbial properties, & can act as a natural means to fight infections
- Functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Shiitake, & Maitake help our body & mind adapt to stress, have anti-inflammatory properties, support our immune system, & provide prebiotics to keep our digestion running strong
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Recipe:
- 1 cup of dry red lentils, rinsed well & picked over
- 1 large onion, chopped finely
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups kale, finely sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped finely
- 1 Tbsp coriander
- 2 tsp Eversio Wellness Balance blend mushroom powder
- 418ml can/jar of chopped tomatoes
- 4 cups broth of choice
- ½ tsp pink salt
- 1 organic lemon, zested + juiced
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
Toppings (optional)
- Radish sprouts
- 4 Tbsp hemp seeds
How to make:
- Heat oil in a medium pot & sauté onions & celery for 5 minutes with salt. Add in kale, garlic, lemon zest, coriander & functional mushroom powder & stir for 1 min.
- Add in tomatoes & broth. Stir well.
- Cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 15-20 min, or until the lentils are soft. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Serve hot with hemp seeds & a slice of lemon.
Makes 4 servings.
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