I want to share one of my favorite plant-based dishes that has become a regular in my home—a hearty lentil soup paired with steamed broccoli and yellow squash. This meal is not only flavorful but also deeply nourishing, especially for my husband, who is very sensitive to salt. By preparing meals like this at home, we’ve discovered how much better he feels compared to when he eats out, avoiding the headaches that restaurant food often triggers.
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Ingredients for the Lentil Soup
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Unsalted lentils
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Unsalted black beans
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Pinto beans
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Bell peppers
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Red and yellow onions
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Unsalted crushed tomatoes
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Better Than Bouillon – Vegetable base
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Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute
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Turmeric powder
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Himalayan pink salt
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Smoked paprika
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Fresh ginger
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Date syrup
Cooking Instructions
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Begin by adding about 1 1/3 cups of water to a pot, along with 1 teaspoon of vegetable bouillon.
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Season the water with:
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A sugar-free Stardust Sauce substitute
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Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute
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Turmeric powder
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Himalayan pink salt
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Smoked paprika
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Fresh ginger
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A splash of date syrup for natural sweetness (around 60 calories per 4 tablespoons).
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Add the chopped onions and bell peppers to this seasoned broth. I like to sauté them lightly so they keep a bit of crunch for texture.
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Stir in about 1 to 1.5 cups of crushed tomatoes.
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Rinse the beans thoroughly before adding them to the pot.
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Pour in 1/2 cup of vegetable broth (roughly 390mg sodium per cup) and 1/2 cup of tomato juice to help thin out the soup.
Steamed Vegetables on the Side
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Broccoli
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Yellow squash
Steam these vegetables until tender, then serve them alongside the soup for a balanced and satisfying plate.
This meal is naturally low in sodium yet full of rich flavors from the spices and vegetables. It’s one of the ways we’re making health a priority in our home. After committing to 60 days of juicing, I’ve noticed how much my eating habits have shifted—I now crave whole foods and fresh vegetables instead of processed options. The difference in how I feel is undeniable: more energy, better digestion, and overall improved wellness.
Eating this way has truly become part of my lifestyle, and meals like this lentil soup remind me that food can be both healing and delicious.
