It’s easy to find a recipe that’s quick, nutritious or memorable, but it’s not every day you come across one that’s all three – like this hearty one-pot soup. A medley of wholesome veggies, lentils and spices come together to create a nutrient-dense, plant-based meal that’s easy enough for busy weeknights and tasty enough to serve on relaxed weekends. In addition to its other virtues, it’s also vegan friendly, low-fat and goes from fridge to table in under an hour.
Lentil & Spinach Soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 170 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 32 oz. vegetable broth
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground turmeric
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
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In medium soup pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots and peppers 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, vegetable broth, lentils and spices.
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Bring to boil. Turn down to simmer; cover. Let simmer 20 minutes, until lentils are cooked.
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Before serving, stir in spinach to wilt.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Lentil & Spinach Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 955mg40%
Potassium 548mg16%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 11g44%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 6082IU122%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.