Lunch: Easy Spinach-Lentil Soup

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl This lentil soup is super hearty, healthy, and tasty.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Easy Spinach-Lentil Soup

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

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more if desired
kosher salt
Black pepper
1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes (and juices)
10 oz. lentils
2 tsp. fresh thyme
4 c. vegetable broth
4 c. baby spinach

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until beginning to soften, 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
Add tomatoes, lentils, thyme, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and let simmer until lentils are tender and soup has thickened, 20 minutes. (If most of liquid has been absorbed, add in 1/2 to 1 cup more water.)
Stir in spinach and continue cooking until wilted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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