Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
User Reviews
4.7
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free
Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
Description
Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach features brown lentils simmered with diced sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, celery, and carrots that form a rich base. The use of diced tomatoes and vegetable broth builds a slightly tangy and savory broth enhanced with dried thyme and fresh rosemary. The soup cooks gently until lentils and vegetables are tender, creating a thick, stew-like consistency. Fresh spinach is stirred in last to add color and a mild, fresh herbal note.
The texture balances soft lentils and sweet potato cubes with the fresh spinach leaves, making it both hearty and vibrant. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, it suits varied palates and can be served as a standalone meal or alongside crusty bread.
This soup offers a wholesome option when a filling vegetarian main or side is desired. It can be warmed up easily for leftovers and holds flavors well, making it convenient for meal prepping or comforting lunches and dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 celery diced, stalk
- 2 sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, small
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
- 4 vegetable broth 15 ounce can
- 2 cups water
- 2 cans 15 ounce diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach chopped, fresh
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic. Saute until onion is tender and garlic is light brown in color. Add carrot, celery, and sweet potatoes. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, and water. Add the diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook on medium-low heat for about 35-40 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
- 3. Add the fresh spinach and stir. If necessary, season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and serve warm.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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