Easy Lentil Soup Recipe

We're always striving to eat healthier and prepare meals for hectic weeks. Here come lentils. Healthline says lentils are great soup legumes because they provide plant-based protein and fiber.

Ingredient

– 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil – 1 onion, chopped – 3 garlic cloves, minced – 2 carrots, chopped – 1 cup brown lentils, uncooked – 2 (15-ounce) cans fire-roasted tomatoe – 4 cups vegetable broth – 2 teaspoons cumin – 1 teaspoon curry powder – 1 teaspoon thyme – 1 teaspoon salt – ¼ teaspoon pepper – ¼ teaspoon red pepper flake – 4 cups spinach

Direction

Heat oil in a large stock pot on medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and carrots. 

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Cook 8 minutes, stirring often. If the pan dries, add water. 

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The lentils, tomatoes that have been cooked over an open flame, broth, and spices should be added. 

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Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover it and decrease the heat to a simmer for half an hour. 

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Check lentils for doneness. If so, add spinach and lemon juice. Stir spinach to wilt and serve. 

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