Lentil and Spinach Soup
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C brown lentils
- 6 c cold water
- 4 C fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 C chopped carrot
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 C celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 C chopped fresh tomato (or 1 14.4oz can of stewed tomatoes)
- 2-3 bay leaves
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Juice/Zest of 1 lemon
Directions
- Rinse lentils and place in a heavy pot with 6 C water
- Bring to a boi, cover and simmer for 1 hour until lentils are soft
- Wash spinach leaves and chop coursely
- Heat oil in a separate pan, add onions carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute lightly
- Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until spinach wilted
- Pour veggies into cooked lentils
- Add bay leaves, salt and pepper, and cover and simmer for 20-30min.
- Add lemon juice + zest and cook for 5 min