Lentil Spinach Soup (Easy!)

Name: Lentil Spinach Soup (Easy!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 medium bowls
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion; 2 medium carrots; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup green/brown lentils; 15 oz. can diced tomatoes; 5 cups vegetable broth; 3 oz. fresh baby spinach; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1-2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
5 medium bowls
Calories
193 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Lentil Spinach Soup (Easy!)

Clara Sanders

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This nourishing lentil soup comes together in one pot with veggies, warm spices, and protein-rich lentils. It's crowd-pleasing, so delicious, and easy to customize!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 yellow onion
2 medium carrots
4 cloves garlic
1 cup green/brown lentils (uncooked)
15 oz. can diced tomatoes
5 cups vegetable broth (or more for thinner soup)
3 oz. fresh baby spinach (about 3 cups)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika (or up to 1 tsp.)
1-2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (optional)

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Instructions

Dice onion and carrot.
In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion and carrot for about 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for oil-free sauté method, adding more as needed.)
Meanwhile, mince garlic.
When onion is softened, add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika to pot. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
Add broth, tomatoes, and lentils (rinsed and drained). Increase heat and bring to a light boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Meanwhile, roughly chop spinach. Stir in spinach and apple cider vinegar (optional) during the last couple minutes of cook time. Salt to taste if desired.

Notes

For extra-thick soup: Increase lentils to 1.5 cups.
Other additions: Add potato, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, or other herbs & spices.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Potassium 755mg (22%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 6491IU (130%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5medium bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	193kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Potassium	755mg	16%
Fiber	14g	56%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	6491IU	130%
Vitamin C	18mg	20%
Calcium	87mg	9%
Iron	5mg	28%