Description
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Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 medium carrots, diced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
Add the Spices:
Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Build the Soup Base:
Add lentils, carrots, potatoes, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper.
Simmer:
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
Add Spinach:
Stir in fresh spinach leaves during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Let them wilt into the soup.
Serve and Enjoy:
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4–5
Calories: ~200 kcal per serving
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