Lentil and Spinach Soup

MediterraneanVegetarianEasy45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cup yellow onions, diced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil
  • 6 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 lb green lentils (about 2.25 cups)
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, or 1 qt fresh leaves
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a deep saucepan, sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until transparent but not browned, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add stock and bring to a boil. Add lentils and return to a moderate boil.

  3. 3

    If using frozen spinach, add it now. If using fresh spinach, julienne the leaves and add after 20 minutes of cooking.

  4. 4

    Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes total, until lentils are very tender.

  5. 5

    Finish with black pepper, lemon juice and salt. Serve hot.

Tags

soup