EASY WEEKNIGHT LENTIL SOUP

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This lentil soup is so easy to throw together and cook for a warm and hearty weeknight one-pot dinner. Serve soup topped with grated cheese (Cheddar, pepper Jack, or mozzarella) and Greek yogurt, if you like.

Provided by Paula

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 ½ quarts water
1 pound dried brown lentils
1 cup baby spinach, or to taste
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 dashes liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)

Steps:

Place water, lentils, spinach, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, onion powder, pepper, and liquid aminos in a large soup pot. Bring to a rapid boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cover and cook until lentils are done but not mushy, 25 to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 626.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g