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Lebanese Lentil Soup with Greens

A traditional Lebanese soup, lentils and vegetables are cooked with healthy greens in a lemony broth scented with warm cinnamon and cumin. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 3 talks celery (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown lentils (uncooked)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 cups spinach

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onions, carrots and celery and cook until they become tender, about 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Stir in the garlic, cumin and cinnamon. Heat until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds. Add lentils to the pan and heat 1-2 minutes to slightly toast. Pour in the chicken broth, water and lemon juice then bring pot to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30-45 minutes.
  3. Right before serving, stir in the spinach and cook until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with additional, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste before serving warm.

Notes

  • We usually use spinach but you can also swap for other greens like Swiss chard or mustard greens. Leftovers taste even better on days 2 and 3! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 5g (8%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 975mg (41%) Potassium 1317mg (38%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 10915IU (218%) Vitamin C 55.7mg (62%) Calcium 217mg (22%) Iron 8.5mg (47%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 5g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 975mg 41%
Potassium 1317mg 28%
Fiber 21g 84%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 10915IU 218%
Vitamin C 55.7mg 62%
Calcium 217mg 22%
Iron 8.5mg 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.