The "Oh-So-Nessa" Lentil Soup

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If you like lentils and spices, then you need to try my friend Vanessa's lentil soup. 

Filled with world spices, and creamy coconut milk this soup will make you say Kung Pow*! 

*warning, if you don't like hot spices, then use less cayenne or none at all.

Here's how to make  
The "Oh-So-Nessa" Lentil Soup

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 large red onion, chopped (up to 3 cups if like)
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped (optional)
• 1 ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 ½ tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups red lentils
• 8 cups low salt chicken broth
• 1 cup coconut milk

1. In a bowl, mix the masala, coriander, turmeric and cayenne and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot on medium-high heat and sauté onions until golden (about 10 minutes)
3. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute
4. Add spices and mix thoroughly
5. Add lentils, stir and coat well
6. Pour 8 cups of broth with bay leaves, bring to a boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender
7. Remove from heat and puree the soup in batches using a blender
8. Pour back into pot and add coconut milk, stir well

Serve and enjoy! Yummy yummy yummy... it's like love in my tummy. 

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Recipes: These are a few of our favorite things

My dear, good friend John couldn't figure out how to post a comment on my blog because he's slightly internet challenged (don't tell him I said that), so he sent me an inbox in reference to the jail dream posting. Here's what he wanted to post with his comments in red.

PRISON (and its psychological meaning):
You may feel that your life is restricted at the moment (perhaps being on a restricted detox diet- sound familiar?), and your dream reflects your need to change your routines. To release yourself you may need to make major changes to your waking life (like eating).

He makes me laugh, however, he brings up a very valid point. And now, I would like to take this time to prove him wrong; I do eat. There. Done.

On that note, I decided to share a few of our favorite recipes from the CLEAN detox program that you can easily try at home.

 

Roasted Cilantro Chicken Breast with Avocado, Mango, and Papaya Relish

 

Salsa ingredients: you can improvise with the fruit selection

1/2 mango diced into small cubes

1/2 papaya seeded and diced into small cubes

1/2 avocado cut into 1/2-inch chunks

2 tsp minced fresh ginger

1 tbs lime juice

1 tsp sesame oil

Pinch of salt

Pinch of cayenne

Pinch of your nipple *optional. (kidding-it's not an option)

Chicken ingredients:

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

2 tbs fresh lime juice

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

1/2 tsp sea salt

Pinch of cayenne

2 organic chicken breast halves with bone and skin

1. Mix salsa ingredients and let sit for at least one hour in fridge.

2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, and cayenne.
Coat chicken and marinate it for one hour.

3. Turn oven to 350 deg. Place chicken with marinade on top and bake for apprx 45-50 min. Turn occasionally until ready.

4. Serve chicken and place salsa on top.

This is a great and simple salad dressing with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen

Basic Salad Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup flaxseed oil (you can just use olive oil if desired -1 cup)

6 tbs lemon juice (that's 3 lemons)

3 cloves garlic pressed

2 tsp dry Italian herb mix (oregano, thyme, basil)

2 tsp onion powder

4 tsp clear agave honey -or regular honey

1 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp mustard powder

pinch of cayenne

1. in a glass container mix all ingredients and whisk.

2. keep in fridge (should last about 1 week).

If anyone tries them, let me know what you think.

Hope you enjoy.
xx

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