JESSICA'S TURKISH SPINACH AND LENTIL SOUP
This is my variation of a soup recipe from Sundays at Moosewood. It's always a hit when I make it and I once even had an offer to package it and sell it in a New York City coffee shop.
Provided by jessica327
Categories Spinach
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse lentils and bring to a boil in 5 cups salted water or stock. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 40 minutes.
- While lentils boil, in a separate stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and the optional bacon. When the onions just begin to soften, add garlic, cayenne, bay leaves, cumin, coriander and chili powder. Cook for a few minutes, but don't allow garlic to brown.
- Add tomatoes and crush with a spoon to your desired consistency. If lentils are ready, add them to the tomato mixture now. If not, take tomatoes off heat and wait for lentils.
- Once lentils have been added to the tomatoes, simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. You may also want to add some more spices if you like a little more kick to it.
- Add frozen spinach and cook another five minutes. If using fresh spinach, only cook for two minutes.
- If wanted, serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- The lentils do soak up a lot of liquid, so for reheating, you may need to add more stock.
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mari A
[email protected]This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.
Shafi Ktk
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The spinach and spices really add a lot of flavor.
August Williams
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of extra spice, but that's just me.
Chiamaka Rejoice
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The lentils and spinach cook perfectly together, and the spices give it a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Marlon Butler
[email protected]I was looking for a new lentil soup recipe, and this one definitely did not disappoint. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Felipe Garcia
[email protected]This soup is so good! I love the way the lentils and spinach cook together, and the spices give it a really nice flavor.
Nurdeen Shivachi
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Dilawar Laghari
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the combination of spinach and lentils, and the spices give it a really nice kick.
Manik Kumar
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of extra spice, but that's just me.
Khatri Jhaks
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The lentils and spinach cook perfectly together, and the spices give it a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
bishan budhathoki
[email protected]I was looking for a new lentil soup recipe, and this one definitely did not disappoint. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Md sohel Rana
[email protected]This soup is so good! I love the way the lentils and spinach cook together, and the spices give it a really nice flavor.
jack clar
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Ellen Holsomback
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the combination of spinach and lentils, and the spices give it a really nice kick.