Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon oregano (dried); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups dry lentils; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 6 cups water; ½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; salt; ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups dry lentils
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
6 cups water
½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt
ground black pepper

1
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender.
3
Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, Cumin, Curry and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
4
Stir in lentils, and add Chicken Stock, water and tomatoes.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour.
7
When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts.
8
Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 carrots, diced, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty Lentil Soup

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