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Lentil Spinach Soup (Recipe)

Lentil Spinach Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  
• 1 medium onion, diced
  
• 2 medium carrots, diced
  
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 baby bok choy, chopped (2 cups)
• 16 ounces lentils (any kind), (2 1/3 cups )
• 8 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 cups baby spinach, 2 oz
• Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

• 1.  Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the onions and carrots and saute until soft, about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring.

• 2. Add the chopped garlic, turmeric and cumin and continue cooking for 2 - 3 minutes more.

• 3. Stir in the lentils, add the broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook covered on low for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Remove from heat.

• 4. Toss in parsley, spinach and stir in lemon juice and serve.

Enjoy!!!

Servings : 8
Ready in : 30 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Calories: 255kcal

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