Spinach Lentil Soup

Name: Spinach Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 cups water; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa; 1 ¼ cups dried lentils, rinsed; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Rating: 4.5 stars

196 Reviews

Sally Peters needs just a few ingredients for her hearty soup. 'It's so easy and delicious,' says the Liverpool, New York reader. 'Add any other vegetables you'd love.'

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 10 mins

total:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 cup shredded carrots
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups water
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 ¼ cups dried lentils, rinsed
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Directions

Step 1
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add the water, salsa, lentils and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach; simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

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Tips

Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/2 cups equals 208 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 696 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 20 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

210 calories; protein 13.3g; carbohydrates 34.5g; fat 3g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 798.8mg. Full Nutrition

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ELIZRA

02/18/2008

This soup is incredible! I was doubtful because of the few ingredients. My 4 year-old said, "YUM! What's in here?" I only used 8 oz of salsa. I added 8oz of chicken broth. I served it with grated cheese to sprinkle on top and Triscuit crackers. Thanks for the awesome recipe! UPDATE: I made this again (a few times) and used on 10oz package of frozen spinach added at the end. I add it frozen and wait for it to thaw in the soup. Delicious! Read More

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Michelle

06/10/2008

Awesome! Didn't have salsa so I substituted diced tomatoes w/herbs & spices. I added some chili powder, cumin & garlic. So yummy! Read More

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COURTNEYGRIFF

07/04/2008

Out of this world good!!! I'm on Weight Watchers and this was LOW points!- 1 added 6 oz of canadian bacon while it was cooking and ate it with 1 tbsp of plain yogurt on it- DELISH! Dh said it was the best lentil soup he ever had (and he's not a fan of lentil soup! It was a coup just to get him to eat it!) YUM! Thanks!! Read More

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Stacey

10/14/2008

Excellent especially for something so healthy. I added approximately 1.5 times the spinach and it was still very good. Do not add the spinach until just before you plan to serve. It turns dark green/brown when stored. After first made, it is a beautiful-healthy-looking grass green. Read More

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brcook1

02/21/2008

This soup is unbelievably good! Especially considering how healthy it is. I'm doing Weight Watchers and this recipe is virtually 0 points because of its high fiber content. Read More

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CORYLYNN4

12/28/2006

This is the first time I've rated anything. This recipe is so great. I used a hot chipotle salsa (can I name brands?? Rick Bayless/Frontera) and also added yams. It's so hearty, easy and spicy. I will be making this a lot during the cold winter months. Thanks so much for sharing! Read More

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Kathryn

12/03/2008

This was wonderful! Best lentil soup I have ever had - I don't even really like lentils! I deviated from the instructions a bit by adding a couple cups of barley in with the lentils, three chicken breasts cubed, two garlic cloves, a 1/4 head of cabbage, a couple handfuls of green beans and chopped the carrots instead of grating them. My pot was nearly overflowing but I will be enjoying this for lunch and dinner all this next week. Read More

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Rachel

01/12/2009

This soup is OUTSTANDING! I substituted vegetable broth instead of water. New staple dinner for my family! Read More

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April

08/25/2008

My son is allergic to dairy and we have the hardest time getting any protein into him. This recipe was great. My husband and I loved it and my son did too. Apart from being good for you it's just "good". Read More

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Awesome! Didn't have salsa so I substituted diced tomatoes w/herbs & spices. I added some chili powder, cumin & garlic. So yummy!

This soup is unbelievably good! Especially considering how healthy it is. I'm doing Weight Watchers and this recipe is virtually 0 points because of its high fiber content.