Preparing a hearty and flavorful dish just got easier with our comprehensive guide to cooking iron soup with spinach and lentils. This savory and nutritious soup is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent addition to any healthy diet. The combination of iron-rich spinach, protein-packed lentils, and an array of aromatic spices creates a delightful taste experience. Whether you're seeking a nutritious lunch or a comforting dinner, this iron soup will surely satisfy your cravings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CURRIED SPINACH & LENTIL SOUP
Pack in the nutrients and the flavour with our curried spinach and lentil soup. It's full of iron and vitamin C and is served with a cashew chutney topping
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry for 8 mins until soft and translucent. Stir in half the garlic, the chilli, cumin and curry powder and cook for 1 min more. Add the lentils and stock, then cover and simmer for 30 mins over a medium-low heat.
- Put the coriander, remaining oil and garlic, the cashews and lemon zest in a food processor and blitz with 1-2 tbsp water until semi-smooth. Spoon the chutney into a bowl and set aside.
- Stir the spinach into the soup and cook for 5 mins, or until wilted. Tip half the soup into a blender and blitz until smooth, then return this to the pan. Stir through lemon juice to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with generous dollops of the cashew chutney.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
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
INSTANT POT GOLDEN LENTIL & SPINACH SOUP
A thick and hearty lentil soup packed full of flavor. Made specifically for the it-appliance of the moment, The Instant Pot!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Hit "Saute" button on Instant Pot. Add oil. When hot, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute.
- Add the lentils and pour in the broth. Stir.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the release valve is in the "sealing" position. Press the "Manual" button and set the timer at 12 minutes.
- The Instant Pot will warm up for about 10 minutes and then start cooking. After the 12 minutes is up, quick-release by flipping the release valve to "venting" (a little bit at a time at first).
- Once venting is complete, remove the lid of the Instant Pot. Stir in the spinach. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve.
- Keeps in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Freezes well too!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 245 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 371 mg, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 16 g
SPINACH AND TOMATO DAL (INDIAN LENTIL SOUP)
This is a basic dal (Indian lentil soup) recipe that my mom always makes. You can substitute different vegetables and greens and follow similar procedure. This is a hearty and healthy dish that leaves you satisfied without overfilling you. You can substitute spinach for other dark greens like mustard greens, kale, or swiss chard. The cook time will vary. Serve with steamed rice.
Provided by lucky
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that forms and continue to simmer until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
- Heat the oil in a separate saucepan. Cook mustard seeds and cumin seeds in hot oil until they start to splatter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and turmeric to the seeds; cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir spinach, tomato, and cayenne pepper into the onion mixture; cook until the spinach wilts and the tomato is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir the cooked lentils and cilantro into the spinach mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust salt and water to taste and texture preferences.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 13.3 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
IRON SOUP (SPINACH AND LENTIL WITH A PUNCH)
As an anemic, I try to keep my iron up by eating the right food, rather than supplementation. This soup is a variant on a basic spinach and red lentil soup (thanks, English_Rose!) with extra ingredients chosen for their high iron content. If you love Indian food, you'll love this soup! I happened to make it after having boiled a beet, so instead of vegetable stock, I used the water from the beet, which added a nice extra flavour. (NB: an iron-rich diet should be undertaken with advice from a professional.)
Provided by DenaP
Categories Asian
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic, tomato paste, and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
- Add the stock/liquid and and lentils to the pan.
- Bring to the boil. Reduce heat.
- Add broccoli, cauliflower, tofu, and spices. Stir. Let cook for 15 minutes.
- Add spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
LEBANESE SPINACH AND LENTIL SOUP
This has fantastic flavor--absolutely love this. Feel free to substitute fresh chard for the spinach or mint for the cilantro. Serve with tzatziki and bread and/or a tomato salad. I used fresh spinach and doubled the recipe. Recipe courtesy of Spilling the Beans.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Lentil
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan set over low-moderate heat, saute the onion in a drizzle of oil with a pinch of salt until transparent and starting to brown, 4 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the water, stock, lentils, and spices, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook, covered, until the lentils are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- In the meantime, drain the spinach in a colander and squeeze by handfuls to remove as much liquid as possible.
- In a large skillet, saute the spinach in batches with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt until cooked and almost crisp.
- Transfer the cooked spinach to a plate and set aside.
- Once the lentils are tender, add the vermicilli pieces and cook until the pasta is nearly tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the sauteed spinach and juice of half a lemon to the pot, stir well, and add salt and pepper.
- Add more lemon if you like, or pass around wedges at the table.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro.
Tips:
- Choose the right lentils: Brown or green lentils are best for this soup, as they hold their shape well and don't get mushy. Avoid red lentils, as they tend to disintegrate in soup.
- Rinse the lentils: Before cooking, rinse the lentils in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any dirt or debris.
- Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables in a little bit of olive oil before adding them to the soup helps to bring out their flavor.
- Use a flavorful broth: A good-quality vegetable or chicken broth will add a lot of flavor to the soup. If you're using canned broth, be sure to choose one that is low in sodium.
- Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils should be cooked until they are just tender, but not mushy. Overcooked lentils will make the soup thick and gloppy.
- Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is cooked, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for a bit of extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Iron soup is a delicious and nutritious way to get your daily dose of iron. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pot of iron soup that the whole family will enjoy.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love