Spinach Lentil Soup Recipe
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Spinach Lentil Soup

By: Sally Peters 
"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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (186)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/2 cups equals 208 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 696 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 20 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by ELIZRA   view full review
This soup is incredible! I was doubtful because of the few ingredients. My 4 year-old said,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by Michelle   view full review
Awesome! Didn't have salsa so I substituted diced tomatoes w/herbs & spices. I added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by COURTNEYGRIFF   view full review
Out of this world good!!! I'm on Weight Watchers and this was LOW points!- 1 added 6 oz of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by Stacey   view full review
Excellent especially for something so healthy. I added approximately 1.5 times the spinach and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by brcook1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This soup is unbelievably good! Especially considering how healthy it is. I'm doing Weight...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by CORYLYNN4   view full review
This is the first time I've rated anything. This recipe is so great. I used a hot chipotle...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by Kathryn   view full review
This was wonderful! Best lentil soup I have ever had - I don't even really like lentils! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Rachel   view full review
This soup is OUTSTANDING! I substituted vegetable broth instead of water. New staple dinner...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by April   view full review
My son is allergic to dairy and we have the hardest time getting any protein into him. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by JEAN R   view full review
I absolutely loved this soup. Thick, interesting flavor, used lentils, and didn't take too...

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