Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach

Name: Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; u2154 cup onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, large, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, minced; 3 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 cup lentils, dried; 1u00bd cups water; 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth; u2154 cup tomatoes, canned; 1 bunch spinach, medium size, washed; 1 lemon; salt and pepper, to taste

By Leslie Blythe legumes, Soup, Spanish Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering

October 1, 2023

Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a good source of protein and fiber. The soup is made with lentils, tomatoes, spinach, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and cumin. If you want a thicker soup, you can mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon. You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons oil

⅔ cup onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, large, minced

2 teaspoons ginger, minced

3 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 cup lentils, dried

1½ cups water

5 cups vegetable or chicken broth

⅔ cup tomatoes, canned

1 bunch spinach, medium size, washed

1 lemon

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1In a large heavy saucepan, cook the onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly golden. Add garlic and ginger, and cook mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Then add curry and cumin and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds more. Finally, add lentils and water. Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

2Add chicken broth and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Then stir in the tomatoes and spinach and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes more.

3Season soup with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

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