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Green Lentil Soup

Simple and nutritious, this green lentil soup is filled with Mediterranean flavours and a hint of smoked paprika to finish it off.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Hearty Vegan & Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

1 casserole pot (or stockpot)

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 125 g onion, finely chopped
  • 110 g celery stick, finely sliced
  • 140 g carrots, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 190 g green lentils
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 500 ml water
  • 800 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Italian seasonings
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 generous handfuls of baby spinach
  • juice of 1 lemon, to taste
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional), to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large casserole pot over medium heat. Fry the onion, celery, and carrot until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
    3 Tbsp olive oil, 125 g onion, finely chopped , 110 g celery stick, finely sliced , 140 g carrots, finely diced
  • Add the garlic and fry together for a minute.
    4 garlic cloves, grated
  • Add the lentils, stock, water, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasonings, and smoked paprika.
    190 g green lentils, 1 litre vegetable stock, 500 ml water, 800 g canned chopped tomatoes, 1 Tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp Italian seasonings, 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered until the lentils are cooked, about 30 to 35 minutes (the lentils should be soft but still hold their shape).
  • Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
    2 generous handfuls of baby spinach
  • Season with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and some sugar to help balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
    juice of 1 lemon, to taste, salt & pepper, to taste, 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional), to taste
  • Serve with your favourite crusty bread and/or a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 913mgPotassium: 759mgFiber: 13gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4753IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 4mg

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Green Lentil Soup

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/green-lentil-soup/