Lentil & Spinach Soup

 

Preparation Time: 30 min.

Difficulty: Easy

Total Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients:

• 200g of green lentils
• 100g of fresh spinach
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 liter of vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Pot
• Blender
• Stirring Spoon

Instructions:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened.
• Stir in the minced garlic and cumin, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
• Add in the lentils and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
• Add the fresh spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• For a smoother texture, blend the soup with a hand blender until desired consistency is reached.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 350kcal
• Carbs: 50g
• Proteins: 18g
• Fats: 5g