Spinach Lentil Soup
A warm, nourishing bowl of Spinach Lentil Soup made with hearty lentils, fresh spinach, carrots, and aromatic spices. This easy healthy soup recipe is perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, and comforting vegetarian meals. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, it's a wholesome dish ideal for healthy dinner ideas, easy recipes, and cozy homemade soup nights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until soft
- 2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant
- 3. Stir in carrots and tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
- 4. Add lentils cumin smoked paprika bay leaf salt and pepper
- 5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil
- 6. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until lentils are tender
- 7. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted
- 8. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning
- 9. Remove bay leaf garnish with parsley and serve
Notes
Rinse lentils before cooking to remove debris and improve soup texture
Add spinach near the end of cooking so it stays vibrant and tender
A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor of the soup
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 16gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 620mgFiber: 14gSugar: 6g
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