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Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach

Name: Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; half of an onion, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and minced; 2 stalks celery, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed; 5 cups vegetable broth; one 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk; 1–2 cups of fresh spinach, chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste); juice of one lemon; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons honey to taste (optional); For serving (optional):; 6 pieces of flatbread, naan, or crispy socca for dipping

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

35m

This smoky red lentil soup with spinach is packed with flavor from the smoked paprika and coconut milk, giving it a rich and creamy texture. The addition of fresh spinach adds a pop of color and freshness to the dish. Perfect for a cold day or a comforting meal.

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Servings: 6

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2 tablespoons olive oil

half of an onion, minced

2 carrots, peeled and minced

2 stalks celery, minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed

5 cups vegetable broth

one 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk

1–2 cups of fresh spinach, chopped

2 teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons honey to taste (optional)

6 pieces of flatbread, naan, or crispy socca for dipping

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-10 minutes.

Add the garlic, spices, and lentils. Stir to combine and let it stay on the heat for just a minute to get the garlic smelling really good.

Add the broth. Bring to a simmer; place lid partially on the pot and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking time.

Add coconut milk, spinach, salt, lemon juice, and season to taste. (I like a little drizzle of honey, and a couple shakes of garlic powder, onion powder, and cranks of freshly ground black pepper.)

Serve with socca or some other flatbread for dipping and dunking. Wholesome, colorful, and SO yummy!

Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach

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Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach

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