Description
Lentil and Spinach Soup with Lemon offers a delightful combination of comforting flavors and nourishing ingredients. This wholesome soup features tender lentils, vibrant spinach, and a zesty kick from fresh lemon juice. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a nutritious meal prep option, this recipe is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. Enjoy each spoonful as it warms your soul and brightens your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in rinsed lentils, toasting them lightly for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add fresh spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil or lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg