📋 Red Lentil Spinach Soup Recipe
This easy and healthy Red Lentil Spinach Soup is a hearty and delicious meatless meal that's ready in 30 minutes! It's also Weight Watchers friendly.
Servings 6 people
Calories 272kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 carrots, chopped into ¼ inch circles
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 6 teaspoon chicken or vegetable stock
- 6 cups boiling water
- 2 cups of red lentils (dried)
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- In a 4 qt sauce pan, heat oil and add carrots and onions and saute 10 mins or until light browned and tender.
- Add bouillon to boiling water and mix until dissolved
- Add tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, garlic, broth, lentils, cover heat on high until it starts to boil.
- Reduce to low heat and simmer covered, for about 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach and serve.
Notes
*See post contents for important recipe information and tips!
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7340IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 5.3mg
