Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach
Ingredients
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Onion · minced
- Carrot · peeled minced2
- Celery · minced2 stalks
- Garlic · minced3 cloves
- Smoked paprika1 tbsp
- Cumin½ tsp
- Turmeric½ tsp
- Red lentil · rinsed1 ½ cups
- Vegetable broth5 cups
- Coconut milk1
- Spinach · chopped1–2 cups
- Salt2 tsp
- Lemon
- Garlic powder¼ tsp
- Onion powder¼ tsp
- Black pepper¼ tsp
- Honey2 tsp
- Flatbread · naan, or crispy socca for dipping6 pieces
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and sauté for about 5-10 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, spices and lentils. Stir and leave on the heat for about a minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the broth, bring to a simmer, and partly cover the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Stir in the coconut milk, spinach, salt and lemon juice. Season to taste with the optional honey, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
- Serve hot with socca or flatbread for dipping.
Summarized from Pinch of Yum's video. Watch it for the details.
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