SPINACH LENTIL SOUP

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Sally Peters needs just a few ingredients for her hearty soup. "It's so easy and delicious," says the Liverpool, New York reader. "Add any other vegetables you'd love."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup shredded carrots
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups water
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1-1/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add the water, salsa, lentils and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach; simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges