This month on Cooking for Wellness, Chef Jeffrey Held is joined by Julia Smith, winner of NYU Langone’s annual guest chef competition. An assistant nurse manager at Kimmel Pavilion, Julia wowed the judges with her Coconut Ginger Red Lentil Soup with Farro—a plant-based dish that’s rich, flavorful, and surprisingly light. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and fresh herbs, it’s a perfect summer meal when you want something satisfying but not too heavy. Subscribe to our channel to get a new healthy and wholesome recipe every month: youtube.com/@NYULangoneHealth 00:00 – Intro & Contest Overview 00:27 – Meet Guest Chef Julia Smith 00:41 – Today’s Recipe: Coconut Ginger Red Lentil Soup 00:53 – Starting the Aromatics 01:27 – The Story Behind the Recipe 02:19 – Why This Recipe Works: Flavorful, Affordable, Accessible 02:36 – Nutrition & Julia’s Work as a Nurse 03:02 – Garlic, Ginger & Building Flavor 03:23 – Adding Butternut Squash & Spices 04:06 – Adding Red Lentils...