This hearty and flavorful soup is full of healthy ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a warm and comforting meal that won't weigh you down. Lentils are packed with protein, fiber, and iron, while spinach is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Combined, they create a delicious and nutritious soup that will surely nourish and satisfy, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings with friends and family.
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
LENTIL SPINACH SOUP
Lentils are packed with protein and are an easy change of pace from beans in soup. -Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, lentils, bouillon and red pepper flakes. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach, cook 3-5 minutes longer or until spinach is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MOM'S LENTIL-SPINACH SOUP
Steps:
- 1. Put the lentils, bay leaf, and celery in a soup pot with the water, the reserved juice from the tomatoes and 1/2t salt. 2. Bring to a boil and scoop off any foam that forms on the surface; then lower the heat to a slow boil. 3. While the lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion and 1/2t salt; cook briskly for a few minutes, lower the heat, and stir in the garlic and parsley. Continue cooking until the onion is soft but not browned. 4. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, then combine with the cooking lentils. 5. Cut the spinach leave into 1/2" strips, there should be about 4 cups. When the lentils are soft, stir in the spinach by handfuls. 6. Once it has cooked down, thin the soup, if necessary, by adding more water, and taste for salt. 7. Simmer the soup 5 minutes, then add vinegar to taste, to brighten the flavor. Serve with freshly ground black pepper and Asiago or Parmesan cheese, and a spoonful of creme fraiche. This soup would be nicely complimented by a chardonnay.
SPINACH LENTIL SOUP
Sally Peters needs just a few ingredients for her hearty soup. "It's so easy and delicious," says the Liverpool, New York reader. "Add any other vegetables you'd love."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add the water, salsa, lentils and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach; simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MY MOM'S LENTIL SOUP
Make and share this My Mom's Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CIndytc
Categories Lentil
Time P2DT30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all but brown sugar after adding cold water to cover. Simemr about 2 hours. After simmering, add your brown sugar. If it does not taste sweet enouph to you add a little more brown sugar. Remove hocks, cool, take off meat and add to soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 42.8, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 30.2, Protein 10.8
HEARTY LENTIL SOUP WITH SPINACH - VEGETARIAN VERSION
I usually make this with bacon, but I can't eat meat on my current restricted diet, so I've tossed that smoky slab and added some other stuff! I've also almost doubled the original amounts of original recipe - I can't make small batches of soup! I pack it up in plastic containers and take them to work. *Please note that preparation time may vary. I'm a slow chopper and I accounted for that in the given time below!
Provided by e.kopeczky
Categories Lentil
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-4 Quarts, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil at medium-high heat.
- Add onions, carrots and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften (4-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in tomatoes, bay leaf and thyme; cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in lentils, salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until vegetables are softened and lentils have darkened *7-10 minutes).
- Uncover, add vegetable broth and water.
- Bring to a boil, cover partially, and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy (30-35 minutes).
- Discard bay leaf.
- Puree 3 cups soup in blender until smooth, then return puree to pot.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve! (or place in plastic containers for work!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 215.3, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 7.1
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH SPINACH
Very healthy and quick dish
Provided by u16ds8
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Heat oil until hot, add carrots, garlic and onion and cook about 6-8min until lightly browned and tender
- Add chopped tomatoes, lentils, chicken stock, tomato puree, pepper, salt, chili and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min or until the lentils are soft
- Stir in the spinach
- If you like it smooth, you can put it in the blender or serve it just like that
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 Indian Recipes
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality lentils: Fresh, whole lentils will cook more evenly and have a better flavor than split or dried lentils.
- Rinse the lentils before cooking: This helps to remove any dirt or debris and prevents the soup from becoming cloudy.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you add to your soup, the more flavorful it will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, spinach, and tomatoes.
- Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked lentils will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream: This will add a creamy richness to the soup.
Conclusion:
Lentil spinach soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of iron and calcium. With a few simple tips, you can make a lentil spinach soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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