Spinach Lentil Soup

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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

    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.