Name: Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 large carrots, chopped; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 3 cloves garlic minced; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed; 1lb red potatoes, chopped into 1” pieces; 1 cup baby spinach

Description

This Mediterranean Lentil Soup is packed with healthy ingredients like lentils, garlic, and spinach for a tasty recipe that will keep you full and satisfied! On the blog, I’m sharing this yummy recipe, along with tips to help you stay healthy during this winter season.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 large carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
1lb red potatoes, chopped into 1” pieces
1 cup baby spinach

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Instructions

In a large In a large pot, add the olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery and sauté over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add garlic and cumin and continue to cook for 1 minute.
Add the bay leaf, thyme, vegetable broth, lentils, and red potatoes.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the lentils are softened.
Just before serving, stir in spinach until wilted.
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately