French Lentil Soup

This creamy vegetarian french lentil soup is made with onions, carrots, lentils, and spinach. Healthy and filling—perfect for lunch or dinner!

Why Make This Recipe? • Packed with protein and veggies • Tomato paste adds depth of flavor • Even tastier the day after you make it!

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Ingredients Needed: olive oil, onion, carrots, garlic, cumin, tomato paste, lentils, vegetable broth, baby spinach, and lemon juice.

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Heat olive oil, then add chopped onion and carrots. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, then add garlic.

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Add cumin and tomato paste and sauté until tomato paste begins to sizzle.

Turn down heat, then add lentils, broth, and water. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender.

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For a thicker soup texture, use an immersion blender to blend some of the soup. Then stir in spinach and lemon juice.

Try this French Lentil Soup with baguette toasts on the side!

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