A hearty and healthy spinach and lentil soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 4 cups spinach fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Stir to coat the vegetables.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 3gFiber: 8g