Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and garlic in a pot.
- Add lentils, broth, cumin, and turmeric. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
Health Advice: Lentils are high in protein and fiber, while spinach adds a boost of iron and vitamins, supporting digestion and muscle function.
1 cup of soup, lentil & spinach (Baldwin St.) contains 150 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 67% carbs, 6% fat, and 27% protein. This is a good source of protein (18% of your Daily Value) and fiber (21% of your Daily Value).
The higher protein content of lentil soup helps maintain muscle mass, which is crucial for a healthy metabolism. Lentils are also low in fat and calories, making them a good ingredient for a satisfying, weight-loss-friendly soup.
Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse. A 1/2 cup serving is an excellent source of folate, fiber, and manganese, and a good source of protein, thiamin, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and copper. Folate is required to create DNA and other genetic material.
