Spinach And Lentil Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups uncooked brown lentils
• 5 cups water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 5 ounces spinach, stalks removed and leaves finely shredded
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)

Recipe

• 1 place the lentils in a large pan with 5 cups water.
• 2 bring to a boil, and then simmer uncovered for one hour.
• 3 rinse, drain, and set aside.
• 4 in a separate pan, heat the oil over medium heat; add in the onion and garlic, and cook until golden.
• 5 add spinach and cook for two minutes more.
• 6 add the lentils, cumin, lemon rind, stock, and 2 cups water to the pan.
• 7 simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• 8 add the coriander before serving.