Christo's Lentil-Spinach Soup

A hearty Greek-style lentil and spinach soup with lemon juice and onion sautéed in olive oil until golden brown.

MediterraneanVegetarianAdvanced65 min

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 2 cup diced yellow onions
  • 0.3 cup olive oil
  • 6 cup chicken stock
  • 1 lb green lentils
  • 1 lb chopped frozen spinach (or 1 qt fresh leaves)
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a deep saucepan, sauté onions in olive oil until transparent but not brown.

  2. 2

    Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add lentils and return to a moderate boil. If using frozen spinach, add it now; if using fresh spinach, julienne the leaves and add when lentils have been cooking 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cook a total of 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the dryness of the lentils.

  5. 5

    Finish the soup with black pepper, lemon juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Tags

soupmediterraneanhealthyspinachlentil

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