Cozy Delicious Lentil and Spinach Soup
This is a Middle Eastern soup, typical of the simple foods
served in the desert regions.
Serve with pita bread and a grain or vegetable dish for a
simple meal.
This soup is also food served cold, stuffed into a pita bread. 39
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Ingredients
| 1 ½ | cups |
lentils
dried |
|
| 8 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
peeled and minced |
|
| 6 | ounces |
tomato paste
|
|
| 2 | bunch |
spinach
cleaned, chopped |
|
| ½ | cup |
parsley leaves
fresh |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
freshly ground |
* |
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
red pepper flakes
crushed |
* |
| ¼ | cup |
lemon juice
fresh |
Directions
Place the lentils and water in a large pot.
Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 30 minutes over medium low heat.
Add the onion, tomato paste and garlic and cook an additional 30 minutes.
Add the spinach, parsley, and peppers.
Mix well and cook for another 10 minutes.
Add the lemon juice just before serving.
Mix in well and serve at once.
I added a bit of fresh ground nutmeg and salt to taste.
Note: I have found that balsamic vinegar in place of lemon juice is wonderful with lentils and imparts a slightly sweet taste.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 416g (14.7 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 2424% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 141mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
15%
Dietary Fiber 19g
77%
Sugars g
Protein
36g
Vitamin A 231%
•
Vitamin C 93%
Calcium 18%
•
Iron 45%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
