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Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach

A warm, hearty, and smoky red lentil soup packed with spinach and nourishing spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired, Middle Eastern-inspired
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 0.5 lemon juiced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic.
  2. Add carrots and spices.
  3. Add lentils, broth, and water.
  4. Simmer until lentils are soft.
  5. Blend if desired, then add spinach and lemon.
  6. Serve warm.

Notes

Adjust thickness with extra broth. Add coconut milk for creaminess.