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Spinach, Lentil, and Butter Bean Soup

Spinach, Lentil, and Butter Bean Soup

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Cozy up with this nourishing Spinach, Lentil, and Butter Bean Soup! Perfect for meal prep—enjoy a healthy bowl today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
  6. Add butter beans and chopped spinach; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.

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