Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup with Spinach and Lemon

Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup with Spinach and Lemon ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
• 1.5 cups Dried red lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes
• 5 oz Fresh spinach
• 1 large Lemon
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley

How to make Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup with Spinach and Lemon

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
2. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander to the pot. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent the spices from burning.
3. Stir in 1.5 cups of rinsed dried red lentils and 1 (14.5 oz) can of undrained diced tomatoes. Pour in 6 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are very tender and have mostly broken down, creating a creamy texture. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Stir in 5 ounces of fresh spinach into the hot soup. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted completely and is tender.
6. Remove the pot from the heat. Squeeze in the juice of 1 large lemon (about 3-4 tablespoons). The lemon brightens the flavors and adds a tangy finish.
7. Season the soup with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed. For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup, but it is delicious chunky as well.
8. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley before serving warm.

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