Acid-Reflux Friendly Lentil Soup

This is the kind of soup you make when your stomach wants something warm but plain. Red lentils break down as they simmer, so by the time the carrots and zucchini are tender the whole pot has thickened into something close to a purée.

Low-fat, low-acid meals like this one are often easier to sit with when you're managing acid reflux, and this soup leans that way on purpose — no tomatoes, no citrus, no heavy cream, just olive oil and a whisper of cumin for depth. The vegetable broth keeps sodium in check while still giving the lentils something savory to cook in.

Ladle it into bowls while it's still steaming, and add parsley only if you want a little color.