Hearty Lentil Soup With Spinach - Vegetarian Version Recipe

Name: Hearty Lentil Soup With Spinach - Vegetarian Version
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil (or thereabouts); 1 1/2 large onions, chopped fine; 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped medium; 4 celery ribs, chopped medium; 6 garlic cloves; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 large bay leaf; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves; 2 cups lentils; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper; 8 cups vegetable broth; 3 cups water; 8 ounces spinach, baby whole or 8 ounces regular spinach, chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil (or thereabouts)
1 1/2 large onions, chopped fine
4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped medium
4 celery ribs, chopped medium
6 garlic cloves
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 large bay leaf
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 cups lentils
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
8 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
8 ounces spinach, baby whole or 8 ounces regular spinach, chopped

1
Heat olive oil at medium-high heat.
2
Add onions, carrots and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften (4-8 minutes).
3
Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
4
Stir in tomatoes, bay leaf and thyme; cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
5
Stir in lentils, salt and pepper to taste.
6
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until vegetables are softened and lentils have darkened *7-10 minutes).
7
Uncover, add vegetable broth and water.
8
Bring to a boil, cover partially, and reduce heat to low.
9
Simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy (30-35 minutes).
10
Discard bay leaf.
11
Puree 3 cups soup in blender until smooth, then return puree to pot.
12
Stir in spinach until wilted.
13
Serve! (or place in plastic containers for work!).

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup olive oil (or thereabouts), 1 1/2 large onions, chopped fine, 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped medium, 4 celery ribs, chopped medium, and more.

Yes, Hearty Lentil Soup With Spinach - Vegetarian Version 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 With Spinach - Vegetarian Version

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