This cozy turmeric lentil soup is packed with lentils, vegetables, tomatoes, and leafy greens. It’s hearty enough for a satisfying lunch or dinner and tastes even better with a slice of crusty bread on the side.
🥕 Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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