Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1⁄2 cup of finely chopped onion
- 1⁄2 cup of diced celery
- 1⁄2 teaspoon of sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons of freshly minced ginger
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6 cups of vegetable broth
- 3 cans (15 ounces each) of chickpeas or mung beans
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cups of fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme
Instructions
Heat coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, celery, salt, cumin, cardamom, and mustard seeds. Sauté until the mustard seeds begin to pop, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Then, add minced ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Introduce chickpeas or mung beans and continue simmering for another 10 minutes.
Stir in lemon zest, spinach, black pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
Nutrition Tips
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Vatas:
Enhance flavor with sea salt, freshly chopped cilantro, and a splash of lemon juice. Lentils serve as an excellent alternative to chickpeas.
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Pittas:
Reduce ginger and garlic, decrease onion quantity, and substitute spinach with kale for a cooling effect.
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Kaphas:
Moderate salt usage and substitute coconut oil with olive oil for a lighter option.
Seasonal and Sensational Flavors
Best enjoyed during the fall and winter months, this soup tantalizes the taste buds with its complex profile, encompassing astringent, bitter, pungent, salty, sour, and sweet notes.