Mung Bean Soup Warming Spices (Printable)

Hearty mung beans simmered with turmeric, cumin, and fresh vegetables for a nourishing, digestively supportive meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Legumes

01 - 1 cup dried mung beans, rinsed and soaked for 2 hours

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 medium carrots, diced
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced
07 - 1 medium tomato, chopped

→ Spices

08 - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
09 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
13 - 1 bay leaf

→ Liquids

14 - 6 cups vegetable broth or water

→ Seasoning and Garnish

15 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and toast until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
02 - Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until onion becomes translucent.
03 - Add diced carrots and celery. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Stir in turmeric powder, ground coriander, black pepper, cinnamon if using, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute.
05 - Add soaked mung beans, chopped tomato, and vegetable broth or water. Stir well to combine.
06 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until mung beans are tender.
07 - Remove bay leaf. Add salt and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its incredibly forgiving, so even if you forget a step or improvising with whatever vegetables you have on hand, it still turns out beautifully
  • The spices create layers of flavor that make you feel like youve spent hours cooking, even though it comes together in under an hour
02 -
  • The soup will continue thickening as it sits, so if you prefer it thinner, hold back some broth or add extra water when reheating
  • Mung beans vary in how quickly they soften, so start checking at 30 minutes and cook until theyre completely tender
03 -
  • Rinse your mung beans thoroughly until the water runs clear to remove any dust or debris
  • If you want more heat, add a diced green chili when you sauté the onions, letting it cook down into the base
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