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Warm and Flavorful Curried Lentil Soup with Spinach

Delicious Curried Lentil Soup With Spinach made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Rinse lentils under cold water and remove any debris.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Stir in the curry powder and turmeric, cooking everything for a minute to toast the spices.
  6. Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth into the pot, stirring well.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
  8. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.