Fresh Garden Spinach and Lentil Vegetable Soup

Name: Fresh Garden Spinach and Lentil Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 1 cup diced carrot; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced white onion; 1 cup diced potato; ½ cup diced sun-dried tomato packed in oil; ½ cup fresh corn; 1 tablespoon instant minced garlic; ¼ cup dried onion flakes; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 2 tablespoons cumin powder; 1 bay leaf; 12 -¼ cups water; 2 cups brown lentils; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 12 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons chicken flavor instant bouillon; 6 cups diced fresh spinach (packed); plain yogurt or sour cream; diced green onions, and or fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced white onion
1 cup diced potato
½ cup diced sun-dried tomato packed in oil
½ cup fresh corn
1 tablespoon instant minced garlic
¼ cup dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons cumin powder
1 bay leaf
12 -¼ cups water
2 cups brown lentils
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
12 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons chicken flavor instant bouillon
6 cups diced fresh spinach (packed)
plain yogurt or sour cream
diced green onions, and or fresh cilantro

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Directions:.
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In a large non-stick stockpot, add olive oil and saute diced vegetables and spices for 10 minutes,stir often.
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Add water,lemon juice, broth, bouillion and lentils.
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Bring to boil, and then cover pot and lower to simmer for 30 minutes, stir often.
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Add chopped spinach.
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Cook additional 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Use hand-held blender to blend/puree about 1/3 of soup- return it to pot, and stir well to thicken soup.
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Serve in large bowl topped with your choice of yogurt or sour cream, and chopped green onion or cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 1 cup diced carrot, 1 cup diced celery, 1 cup diced white onion, and more.

Yes, Fresh Garden Spinach and Lentil Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!