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Mediterranean Lentil Soup

A hearty and nutritious soup made with lentils, vegetables, and Mediterranean spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
Legumes
  • 1 cup dry lentils green or brown
Liquids
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Cook the Lentils
  1. Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
Finish the Soup
  1. Add the chopped spinach and lemon juice. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  2. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 15gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freezes well for up to 3 months.

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