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Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

This Mediterranean Lentil Soup is a hearty, wholesome dish made with lentils, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean spices. Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or a healthy weekday lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Healthy Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth for non-vegetarian
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 Wooden spoon (for stirring)
  • 1 Cutting board and knife
  • 1 Ladle For serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, broth, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes until lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in spinach (or kale) and cook for 5 more minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and add fresh lemon juice.
  8. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a creamier soup, blend half of the mixture with an immersion blender before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Mediterranean Lentil Soup