Lunch: Curried Lentil Soup

Recipe by Cat Cora This is the perfect dinner for a cold evening. Plus, the coconut milk is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and the cumin is a great anti-inflammatory.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Curried Lentil Soup

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
6 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
1 1/2 c. red lentils
2 large carrots, coarsely grated
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Bay leaves (optional)
1 c. light coconut milk
kosher salt
Black pepper
Cilantro, for serving

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Add the broth, lentils, carrots, thyme, curry powder, cinnamon and bay leaves (if using); bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with cilantro, if desired.

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