healthy soup
This hearty and wholesome lentil soup is packed with vegetables and protein, perfect for a nutritious meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dry brown lentils
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cups carrots sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes canned, no salt added
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced carrots, dry lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until lentils and carrots are tender.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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