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Lentil Spinach Soup Recipe

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A hearty and nutritious Butter Bean Soup that combines tender lentils, creamy butter beans, and vibrant spinach in a fragrant broth spiced with cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric. This comforting vegetarian soup is perfect for a wholesome meal and is easy to prepare on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, preparing the base for your soup.
  2. Sauté onions: Add diced onion to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are soft and translucent, building flavor.
  3. Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant to enhance the aroma of the soup.
  4. Add lentils and spices: Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric to the pot.
  5. Simmer lentils: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender, developing the soup’s body.
  6. Add butter beans and spinach: Stir in drained butter beans and chopped spinach into the pot.
  7. Final simmer: Simmer for 5 more minutes until the spinach wilts and the butter beans are heated through.
  8. Season soup: Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors as needed.
  9. Serve: Serve the soup hot with an optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a bright finish.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh spinach with kale or Swiss chard for variation.
  • Use homemade vegetable broth for richer flavor or store-bought for convenience.
  • For a creamier texture, partially blend the soup before adding butter beans and spinach.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Keywords: Butter Bean Soup, Lentil Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Spinach Soup, Healthy Soup, Easy Soup Recipe

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