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Spinach, Lentil, and Butter Bean Soup

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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. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the 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. Stir in the butter beans and spinach.
  7. Simmer for 5 more minutes until the spinach wilts and the beans are heated through.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

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