Lentil Soup With Spinach And Cumin Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Spinach And Cumin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 4-5 leeks, whites only, chopped; 2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped; 3-4 carrots, chopped; 3 teaspoons ground cumin, toasted; 4-5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound lentils, rinsed; 2 smoked ham hocks or ham bone; 10 cups stock, chicken or vegetable; 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped; 2 lemons, juiced; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 leeks, whites only, chopped
2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
3-4 carrots, chopped
3 teaspoons ground cumin, toasted
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lentils, rinsed
2 smoked ham hocks or ham bone
10 cups stock, chicken or vegetable
1 pound fresh spinach, chopped
2 lemons, juiced
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Heat olive oil and saute leeks, celery and carrots over medium heat until soft. If you're using sweet potatoes or parsnips put them in here.
2
Toast cumin in a different pan until it starts to smell fragrant.
3
Add cumin and minced garlic to the vegetables and cook another 2-3 minutes.
4
Add lentils, ham hocks (or smoked tofu) and stock and bring to a boil. After it boils, lower heat, cover the pot part way and simmer for an hour.
5
Remove ham hock and shred meat, removing the fat and gristle. Reserve meat.
6
Puree half of the soup either with an immersion or regular blender.
7
Add meat, spinach, lemon juice, salt and pepper and simmer another 15 minutes.

1644

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

217

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 4-5 leeks, whites only, chopped, 2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped, 3-4 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Spinach And Cumin 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.

Lentil Soup With Spinach And Cumin

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