Ginger Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Ginger Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 8 cups water; 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed; 1/2 cup brown rice; 3/4 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
8 cups water
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup brown rice
3/4 lb sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add the carrots and onion and cook for 6 minutes or until softened.
3
Add the ginger, garlic, cumin, pepper, and allspice, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add the water, lentils, and rice, and bring to a boil over high heat.
5
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the lentils and rice are tender.
6
Stir in the sweet potatoes and salt.
7
Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
8
Stir in the spinach, and cook for 5 minutes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 carrots, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Ginger Lentil 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.

Ginger Lentil Soup

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