Description
🍵 Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, this Spinach Lentil Soup is a nourishing and satisfying meal that keeps you energized! 💪✨
🥄 With bold spices and wholesome ingredients, it’s a delicious, low-fat option that’s easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for any occasion! 🌿🔥
Ingredients
Lentils (1 cup, dried)
Spinach (2 cups, fresh)
Tomatoes (1 cup, diced)
Onion (1 medium, chopped)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Vegetable broth (4 cups)
Cumin (1 teaspoon)
Chili powder (1 teaspoon)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
Carrot (1 medium, diced)
Celery (1 stalk, chopped)
Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
Water (as needed)
Instructions
1. Rinse one cup of lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot or pressure cooker, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they soften.
6. Season with cumin, chili powder, and any other preferred spices for flavor.
7. Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
8. Add the rinsed lentils and stir well to combine.
9. Cover and simmer on the stovetop for about 25-30 minutes or cook in a pressure cooker for about 10-15 minutes until lentils are tender.
10. Once the lentils are soft, stir in fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
11. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Blend a portion of the soup if a creamier texture is desired, or leave it chunky.
13. Serve hot as a standalone meal or with bread on the side.
14. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for future meals.
Notes
Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end to boost the vitamin C content and enhance the absorption of iron from the lentils and spinach.
Use a pressure cooker to cut down cooking time while keeping all the flavors and nutrients intact.
Freeze leftover soup in portioned containers for an easy, nutritious meal anytime.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop or Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian, Mediterranean