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.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 9 ½ cups (or more) water
- 2 ½ 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 ½ 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.
