Easy Lentil Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup brown lentils, uncooked
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups spinach
  • juice of 1 lemon
Directions
  1. Add the oil to a large stock pot and bring heat to medium-high. Add the onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. If the pan gets dry, add a little water.
  2. Add the lentils, fire-roasted tomatoes, broth, and spices.
  3. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Test the lentils to make sure they are done. If so, add the spinach and lemon juice. Stir until the spinach wilts and serve.