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A white bowl filled with Spinach Lentil Soup sits on a saucer plate surrounded by carrots, celery and dried lentils.
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Spinach Lentil Soup For Cold Winter Nights

Delicious, hearty, lentil soup that will warm you up on a cold winter evening.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 162kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large soup pot

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups dried brown lentils (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 tbsp. oil (I used olive oil)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (white onion works too)
  • 6 large garlic cloves (minced - or 1 tbsp. garlic granules)
  • 2 medium carrots (sliced thin)
  • 2 medium celery stalks (sliced thin)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (no sugar added)
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 5 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lemon juice (optional)
  • fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
    Chopped onions sitting in oil in a pot.
  • Stir in diced carrots and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
    Sliced carrots and celery added to chopped onions and oil in a pot.
  • Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (if using), dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
    Add fresh chopped spinach to the soup and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
    Broth and spices added to a pot of sautéd vegetables.
  • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you like, add a small splash of lemon juice to brighten up the flavor. No more than 1 tbsp. is needed. This is optional.
    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired, before serving.
    An overhead view of a white bowl filled with Spinach Lentil Soup, surrounded by produce and dried lentils.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4185IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg