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Lentil Soup
This Easy Lentil Soup recipe is a hearty yet full-of-flavor soup made with green lentils, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, spinach
BY Lisa M, MAY 27, 2023
Lentil Soup (Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Kasadrinos **FREE Bottle**)
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 medium russet potatoes, cut into cubes (approx 3 cups)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup dry brown lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups spinach (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat, then add the onion, garlic, celery and carrots and sautee for 4-5 minutes.
- 2. Add the potatoes, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme and mix everything together letting cook for 1-2 minutes until all the vegetables are evenly coated in the spices.
- 3. Rinse the lentils in a strainer under some water for 30 seconds (this will remove any dirt) and add the lentils, vegetable broth, lemon juice and bay leave and mix everything together.
- 4. Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer on low for 30-45 minutes until the lentils are cooked through.
- 5. Remove the lid and mix in the spinach before serving.
Enjoy!
Servings : 6
Ready in : 30 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
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