Green lentil soup is a comforting, hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a healthy and affordable meal that is packed with protein and fiber. Green lentils are a good source of iron, potassium, and folate, while spinach is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. This soup is also a good source of dietary fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. If you are looking for a delicious and nutritious soup to warm you up on a cold day, give this green lentil soup with spinach a try.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY SPINACH LENTIL SOUP
This lentil soup is easy and delicious. Though the recipe calls for carrots, potatoes, and spinach, add any other vegetables you love.
Provided by Maggie R.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Spinach Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in carrot, onion, and olive oil cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Cover bacon mixture with chicken broth, water, and salsa; mix in lentils, bay leaf, cumin, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Stir in spinach and potatoes; simmer until spinach is wilted and potatoes are cooked, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 26.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1422.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
LENTILS AND SPINACH
This is my own adaptation of an Indian recipe. It doesn't look like much, but it is surprisingly yummy. Serve this for dinner over hot rice or a diced baked potato. Pair with carrots, cauliflower, or a fresh sliced tomato for a full meal.
Provided by bobawood
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Saute onion for 10 minutes or so, until it begins to turn golden. Add minced garlic and saute for another minute or so.
- Add lentils and water to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, lower heat, and simmer about 35 minutes, until lentils are soft ( this may take less time, depending on your water and the lentils).
- Meanwhile cook the spinach in microwave according to package directions. Add spinach, salt and cumin to the saucepan. Cover and simmer until all is heated, about ten minutes. Grind in plenty of pepper and press in extra garlic to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 639.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CREAMY LENTIL & SPINACH SOUP WITH BACON
A smooth, blended soup served with crispy bacon topping - a luxurious and warming bowl of goodness
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the oil, onions, carrots and celery in a large saucepan, and cook for about 10 mins to soften.
- Stir in the lentils and pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then turn down and simmer for 30-35 mins or until the lentils are soft, topping up with water if the mixture begins to dry out. Pop in the spinach and cook for a few mins more, until wilted. Blitz the soup until smooth, then stir through the cream and season. Keep the soup warm over a low heat.
- Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry until crisp and golden. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with a little cream and crumble over the crispy bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium
LENTILS WITH SPINACH
This grain and vegetable dish is a perfect complement to a main course but flavorful enough to steal the show.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, lentils, carrot, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, discarding bay leaf.
- Use a paper towel to wipe out any water from the saucepan. Add oil, and return pan to medium heat. Stir in the lentils, vegetables, and spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to serving bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 8 g
GREEN LENTIL SOUP WITH SPINACH
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soften the onion with the garlic and the celery in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring. Add the lentils and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 45 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add more stock.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add spinach leaves, stir and heat through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 711 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
GREEK-STYLE LENTIL SOUP
This healthy, warming soup is a satisfying vegetarian recipe, but you can use chicken broth or add cooked meat if you like. -Mary E. Smith, Columbia, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h20m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the water, broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery and 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until lentils are tender., Stir in the spinach, tomato sauce, olives, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Cook, covered, on low about 1 hour longer, until spinach is wilted. If desired, serve with red onion, parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN LENTIL SOUP
Make and share this Green Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lentil
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a big soup pot, saute bacon over medium heat until browned and crispy; about 5 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
- Add in garlic, celery, onion, carrot, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot; saute until vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add in lentils, stock, and tomatoes w/ juice; bring to a boil.
- Decrease heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Thin with a little more stock, if needed, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until hot.
- Discard bay leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with reserved bacon.
GREEK LENTIL AND SPINACH SOUP WITH LEMON
Adapted from "The Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread Cookbook" by the indomitable Crescent Dragonwagon (not her birth name, obviously). I use a sweet potato instead of the butternut, as I am more likely to have those on hand and they are easier to peel and to scale down for fewer servings. I also use homemade chicken stock in lieu of veggie stock, as my freezer is always loaded with it, but you would get good results even with plain water. Use chard in place of spinach, if you like. Serve as an entree with a Greek salad and some good bread. NOTE: when I first made this, I weighed out a pound of mixed colors of lentils, in an effort to use some up. It came out VERY thick, like porridge, so I had to add extra liquid. For that reason, I recommend using less than the pound of lentils called for; somewhere between 1/2 and 3/4 pound should work well.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Spinach
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large, heavy soup pot, combine cleaned lentils, stock (or water), chili, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, oregano, basil, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat to very low and let simmer, partially covered, about 30 minutes.
- Add potatoes and spinach, cover again and let simmer another 15 minutes. Add the butternut squash. Cover again and let simmer while you do the next step.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the onion and sauté until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the celery and garlic and sauté another 3 minutes, stirring often. Add this mixture to the soup; deglaze the skillet with a little soup and add the pan contents to the pot. Add salt, taste for seasoning.
- Just before serving, add the lemon juice, stir well and taste again for seasoning. Serve hot with a lemon slice floating on top of each bowl of soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 92.8, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 16.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 16.2
Tips:
- For a creamy soup, blend a portion of the cooked lentils and spinach mixture until smooth and then stir it back into the pot.
- Add a teaspoon of ground cumin or coriander for an extra layer of flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different greens, such as kale, collard greens, or Swiss chard.
- For a heartier soup, add some chopped cooked chicken, beef, or sausage.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of feta cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
This green lentil soup with spinach is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also low in calories and fat. So next time you're looking for a nutritious and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.
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