Spinach And Lentil Soup

Name: Spinach And Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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This Spinach and Lentil Soup is the perfect one-bowl hearty dish for anyone looking to eat less meat. It’s cheap, delicious and easy to make.

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

SERVES

6-8

About this recipe

This Spinach and Lentil Soup is the perfect one-bowl hearty dish for anyone looking to eat less meat. Our minds and stomachs naturally turn to soup during the cooler weather, so this homemade soup is the way to go. It’s cheap, delicious, high in fibre, and super easy to make.

The combination of brown lentils and fresh spinach in a zesty broth is perfect. The addition of lemon lightens the whole dish, so don’t forget to squeeze some before serving.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup brown lentils
8 cups water
½ tablespoon cumin
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions coarsely chopped
300 grams baby spinach or English spinach shredded
salt to season
ground black pepper
lemon

Notes from Rouba

Lentils are often overlooked. They are a great source of soluble fibre, which helps slow digestion, keeping you feeling fuller for longer. Learn more here.

Method

Step 1.

Place the washed lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Add ½ tablespoon of ground cumin, cover with a lid, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2.

While the lentils are cooking, prepare the onion. Heat olive oil in a pan, add the onion and fry on low to medium heat until translucent.

Step 3.

After 20 minutes, add the cooked onion and spinach to the lentils. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for a further 10 minutes. Squeeze with lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil before serving.