Vata Calming Soup
Warm, nourishing, and packed with Ayurvedic goodness, this Vata Calming Soup is your go-to recipe for balance and comfort. Crafted with grounding ingredients like sweet potatoes, carrots, and red lentils, this creamy soup is gently spiced with turmeric, cumin, and fresh ginger for a kick of warmth and anti-inflammatory benefits. Enriched with coconut milk for a velvety texture and finished with a squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro, this wholesome dish is designed to soothe your body and mind—perfect for cooler days or when you need a moment of calm. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a nourishing hug in a bowl that not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your wellness goals. Ideal for those seeking Vata-balancing recipes in line with Ayurvedic principles, this soup is pure, delicious comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cooked red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the ghee over medium heat.
Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
Stir in the grated ginger, turmeric powder, and ground coriander, and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
Add the chopped carrots and diced sweet potato, stirring to coat them in the spice mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the vegetables simmer for 15-20 minutes or until they are soft.
Stir in the cooked red lentils, coconut milk, sea salt, and black pepper. Let the soup heat through for 5 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until it reaches your desired texture (smooth or slightly chunky). If you don’t have an immersion blender, work in batches with a regular blender.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve warm and enjoy its grounding, Vata-balancing properties.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 5281 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.0 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3789 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
