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Lentil Soup with Spinach
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Lentil Soup with Spinach

★ 3.9 · Easy

This hearty, plant-based lentil soup is packed with protein and fiber, simmered with warm spices, tomatoes, and a finishing handful of spinach. It is inexpensive, wholesome, and freezes beautifully.

15 minPrep Time
35 minCook Time
50 minTotal Time
6 servings (about 3 quarts)Yield

Why You'll Love This

  • Budget-friendly, plant-based, and high in protein and fiber
  • One-pot and freezer-friendly
  • Warmly spiced without being spicy-hot

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 mediumyellow onion, diced
  • 2 mediumcarrots, diced
  • 2 stalkscelery, diced
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1.5 teaspoonsground cumin
  • 1 teaspoonground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) candiced tomatoes
  • 1.5 cupsdried brown or green lentils, rinsed and picked over
  • 6 cupsvegetable broth
  • 1.5 teaspoonssalt, plus more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 3 cupsbaby spinach
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

260Calories
14gProtein
6gFat
38gCarbs
12gFiber
640mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large 5-quart pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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