Lentil, Potato, and Spinach Soup

You can make a warm and hearty lentil and potato stew with bell pepper and spinach using basic pantry spices.

• INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup dried LENTILS
  • 2 medium POTATOES, diced
  • 1 BELL PEPPER, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh SPINACH
  • 1 ONION, chopped
  • 2 cloves GARLIC, minced
  • 4 cups VEGETABLE BROTH
  • 1 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
  • CUMIN, SALT, PEPPER to taste
• DIRECTIONS
  1. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add bell pepper: Toss in the diced bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes
  3. Simmer base: Pour in the vegetable broth, rinsed lentils, and diced potatoes. Add cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Cook: Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes and lentils
  5. Add spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 2 more minutes until it wilts. Serve warm.
     

PLANT FOOD FACTS

LENTIL

Low in calories, high in protein, fiber, B Vitamins, iron, folate, magnesium, zinc, and potassium.

PLANT FOOD FACTS

SPINACH

Spinach (español: espinacas) is a leafy green flowering plant whose leaves are consumed cooked or raw. Spinach is a good source of VITAMIN C, IRON, POTASSIUM, VITAMIN E, and MAGNESIUM. The possible health benefits of consuming spinach include blood glucose control, lower risk of cancer, and improved bone health. As part of a nutritious diet, it can help support immune function,…

PLANT FOOD FACTS

CUMIN

Cumin (español: comino) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to a territory that stretches from the Middle East to India. Its seeds, which are contained within a fruit are dried and used whole or ground in the cuisines of many cultures. Cumin has a high content of nutrients such as iron (512% of the Daily Value…