Hearty Spinach and Lentil Soup
Submitted by saltymom
A hearty, healthy meal that would make Popeye proud.
- Vegetable oil spray
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 lb or 2 1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups fresh spinach, stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1 or 2 cups additional broth or water if necessary to thin the soup
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Spray a large stockpot with the vegetable oil.
Add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
Add the onion to the hot oil and saute until golden brown (about 4 minutes).
Add the lentils, broth, and water to the pan and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until lentils are soft. Stir occasionally.
Add the spinach, pepper, and allspice. Stir, then simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Thin the soup with additional water or broth if necessary.
Pour the soup into soup bowls and top with the grated cheese.
- Try this with vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make this a vegetarian entree.
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