Description
Looking for a hearty and nutritious meal? Try this Spinach, Lentil, and Butter Bean Soup for a satisfying dinner tonight!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric.
- Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Step 6: Stir in the butter beans and spinach.
- Step 7: Simmer for 5 more minutes until the spinach wilts and the beans are heated through.
- Step 8: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 9: Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg