Spinach, Lentil, and Butter Bean Soup
Indulge in a warm and nourishing bowl of Spinach, Lentil, and Butter Bean Soup. This hearty, vegan soup is filled with protein-packed lentils and creamy butter beans, making it the perfect choice for a comforting meal on a chilly day or a quick lunch option. Bursting with flavor from warming spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this budget-friendly recipe is easy to whip up in just 10 minutes of prep time. Whether enjoyed fresh or stored for later, it’s just as delicious the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add butter beans and spinach; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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