Spinach Lentil Soup
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 190.7
- Total Fat: 6.8 g
- Cholesterol: 5.6 mg
- Sodium: 1,734.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 17.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
- Protein: 16.7 g
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Introduction
The lemon adds a unique flavor that makes this otherwise bland soup very tasty and delicious. The lemon adds a unique flavor that makes this otherwise bland soup very tasty and delicious.Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
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1 lb. lentils, washed
10 cups chicken broth or stock
2 T olive oil
1 T butter
1 lg onion
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 lbs. fresh spinach, chopped or you can use as substitution, 2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, unthawed.
3/4 C fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Combine lentils and broth in large kettle. Simmer for 3-4 hours.
Heat oil and butter in medium-sized skillet. Add onion, garlic and celery; saute' over medium heat until tender. Add to cooked lentils. Add spinach, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook gently for 30 minutes or more to blend flavors.
Note: even better the next day.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUEGAS.
Heat oil and butter in medium-sized skillet. Add onion, garlic and celery; saute' over medium heat until tender. Add to cooked lentils. Add spinach, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook gently for 30 minutes or more to blend flavors.
Note: even better the next day.
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUEGAS.