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Spicy Lentil and Spinach Soup
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Spicy Lentil and Spinach Soup

Easy Spicy Lentil and Spinach Soup that is naturally vegan, gluten free and dairy free. This makes a nice, fuss free dinner recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 9 1/2 cups (or more) water
  • 2 1/2 cups dried lentils
  • 1 cup baby spinach

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. 
  • Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. 
  • Stir in the chili powder, ginger, bay leaf, and dried crushed red pepper. Add 9 1/2 cups water and dried lentils and bring to boil. When the soup is boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Add the spinach, and simmer until spinach is wilted, around 5 minutes.