Easy Weeknight Lentil Soup

This lentil soup is so easy to throw together and cook for a warm and hearty weeknight one-pot dinner. Serve soup topped with grated cheese (Cheddar, pepper Jack, or mozzarella) and Greek yogurt, if you like.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced celery
• 2 ½ quarts water
• 1 cup baby spinach, or to taste
• 1 pound dried brown lentils
• 3 dashes liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place water, lentils, spinach, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, onion powder, pepper, and liquid aminos in a large soup pot. Bring to a rapid boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cover and cook until lentils are done but not mushy, 25 to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.