Light & Spicy Red Lentil Soup for Kapha Dosha | Kapha Pacifying Foods

Before we dive into the recipe, let's quickly understand Kapha. It's one of the three doshas (body types) in Ayurveda, characterized by qualities like heaviness, slowness, and coolness. A Kapha-pacifying diet aims to stimulate digestion, increase warmth, and reduce heaviness.   

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon ghee

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 inch piece of ginger, grated

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

• 6 cups vegetable broth

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.

2. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

4. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve hot with a side of brown rice or quinoa.

• Garnish with additional cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Tips:

• For extra warmth, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

• To increase the pungency, add a dash of mustard seeds while sautéing the onions.

• For a thicker soup, use a hand blender to puree a portion of the soup.

Remember, stimulating digestion through warm and light ingedients is key when balancing Kapha Dosha. Enjoy this soup regularly for optimal benefits.