FreeDash Diet

DASH Lentil & Spinach Soup

Name: DASH Lentil & Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 bowls
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 medium carrots; 2 stalks celery; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup dried lentils; 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings

4 bowls

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil — extra virgin
1 medium onion — diced
2 cloves garlic — minced
2 medium carrots — diced
2 stalks celery — diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika — smoked or sweet
1 cup dried lentils — rinsed
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice — freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper — to taste

Instructions

1Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3Stir in cumin and paprika, cooking for 1 minute to release flavors.
4Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5Stir in spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
6Finish with lemon juice and black pepper. Serve warm.

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