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Lemony Lentil Soup with Spinach

Lemony lentil soup with spinach gets a boost of flavor from cinnamon, cumin, and garlic.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrots (chopped)
  • 2 cups celery (chopped)
  • 2 cups onions (diced)
  • 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 cup lentils (rinsed and sorted)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 oz boxes Frozen leaf spinach (or fresh)
  • 1 juice of lemon

Instructions

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  1. Spray a large soup pot with non-stick spray and heat over medium-high.
  2. Sautee carrots, celery, onions and garlic for 3-6 minutes or until they start to tenderize.
  3. Add salt and pepper to season and help release juices.
  4. Add cinnamon and cumin directly to the vegetables and stir.
  5. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to bring out spices.
  6. Add lentils and sautee an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Season with pepper and add water, chicken broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce for 30-45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Just before serving, add spinach and lemon juice. Bring to a boil then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Feel free to add more cinnamon, cumin, salt or pepper.
  9. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

  • Excellent source of Vitamin A and Iron. Good source of Vitamin C and Calcium.

Nutrition Information

Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25.5g (9%) Protein 9.6g (19%) Fat 0.8g (1%) Sodium 524mg (22%) Fiber 10.7g (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25.5g 9%
Protein 9.6g 19%
Fat 0.8g 1%
Sodium 524mg 22%
Fiber 10.7g 43%

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