Lentil Spinach Soup
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Ingredients
  • oil spray
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 pound dried lentils, rinsed and drained (about 2¼ cups)
  • 4 cups broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 pound spinach, trimmed and torn into bite sized pieces (about 3 cups) OR 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dried (I don't squeeze dry it and it is fine)
  • ½ tsp black pepper, ground
  • ⅛ tsp Allspice
  • Sour Cream
  • Raw cheddar Cheese
  • corn chips to dip
Instructions
  1. Spray large stockpot with vegetable oil spray.
  2. Heat a pan over med-high heat on the stove.
  3. Add oil and swirl to coat bottom of pot. When oil is hot, add onion.
  4. Saute until golden brown (3-4 minutes)
  5. Stir in lentils, broth and water
  6. Bring to boil over high heat.
  7. Add to the crockpot and let it cook on low for about 6 hours.
  8. Add the spinach, pepper and allspice an hour before serving.
  9. Top with cheese or sour cream.
Recipe by Bair Necessity at https://bairnecessity.com/lentil-spinach-soup/