Hearty Lentil Soup
Recipe Type: Soup
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4
This lentil soup is rich in protein, and easy to whip up in 10 minutes of less. Another one-pot wonder!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry green or brown lentils
 - 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
 - 2-3 cloves garlic chopped (or pressed)
 - 32 ounce carton chicken broth (can substitute vegetable)
 - 2 cups water
 - 2 large or 4 small carrots, thinly sliced
 - 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
 - 1/2 tsp. oregano
 - 1 tsp. chili powder
 - 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach (optional)
 
Instructions
- Saute garlic in olive oil on medium low until scent is released.
 - Add broth and water, bring to a boil.
 - Reduce heat to medium and add lentils, carrots, celery, oregano and chili powder.
 - Cook on medium for 25 minutes or simmer on low for 1-2 hours (until lentils soften).
 - Add spinach 10 minutes before serving.
 - Add more water if lentils expand and absorb too much liquid.
 


