Description
A hearty and nutritious lentil soup packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the lentils to maintain their texture. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg