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Lentil Spinach Soup

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This hearty lentil and spinach soup is packed with nourishing ingredients and warming spices, making it a perfect comfort meal for any time of year.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red or yellow onion
  • 1 rib celery
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ lb yellow potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup green or brown lentils
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth*
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Peel and finely dice the onion and carrot. Dice the celery into small pieces so it cooks quickly. Mince the garlic. Cut the potatoes into ½ to ¾-inch cubes—smaller pieces cook faster.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the carrot, celery, and garlic, cooking for five more minutes until the celery starts to soften.
  • Stir in the cumin, coriander, black pepper, tomato paste, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the lentils and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat them in the spices and oil.
  • Add the potatoes and broth, stirring to loosen anything stuck to the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the lentils are fully cooked.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in the spinach until just wilted. Add lemon juice to taste.
  • Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  • Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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