Soup: Lentil Soup with Spinach

A soup that's a real comfort food without being heavy on the calories.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 60 mins

Total Time: 80 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Lentil Soup with Spinach

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 chicken sausage, chopped
6 cups vegetable bouillon
2 tbsps olive oil
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk medium celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed & drained
1 cup lentils, brown or green, picked over & rinsed

Instructions

1. In a large pot, sauté celery, carrot and onion in olive oil until soft but not browned.

2. Add lentils and stock (or water).

3. Cook with pot cover tilted over medium heat for about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender.

4. Stir occasionally and add more liquid if needed.

5. Add spinach and sausage (optional) and cook for another 15 minutes.

6. Season to taste with freshly ground salt and pepper.

7. A healthy squeeze of lemon juice really finishes the soup!

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