Lentil and Spinach Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice half a yellow onion, a couple ribs of celery, half of a red bell pepper, and a couple carrots.
  2. 2Set a large pot on medium heat.
  3. 3Add in 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the pot.
  4. 4Add all your diced veggies to the pot.
  5. 5Sauté the vegetables for about 5 to 7 minutes until nice and soft.
  6. 6Season the vegetables to taste with salt and black pepper.
  7. 7Add in your minced garlic and the listed spices (smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, curry powder) along with your red lentils.
  8. 8Cook for another minute.
  9. 9Add in your veggie broth.
  10. 10Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  11. 11Simmer partially covered for 15 minutes until your lentils are nice and soft.
  12. 12Add in your coconut milk, chopped spinach, and lemon juice.
  13. 13Season to taste with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  14. 14Add in 2 teaspoons of maple syrup.
  15. 15Give the soup a quick toss.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup red lentils
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 0.5 red bell pepper
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 ribs celery
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 4 cups Veggie broth
  • 1 14 oz can coconut milk
  • 2 tbs smoked paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tumeric
  • 1 tsp Curry powder
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Equipment

large pot