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Hearty Lentil Soup

A nourishing and flavorful lentil soup, perfect for any season.

// ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    N/A
  • 1 onion
    diced
  • 2 carrots
    diced
  • 2 celery stalks
    diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
    minced
  • 1 cup dried lentils
    rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
    N/A
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
    with juice
  • 2 cups spinach
    fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    N/A
  • to taste salt
    N/A
  • to taste black pepper
    N/A
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
    dried

// instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the dried lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir in the dried thyme.
  8. Serve the soup warm.