Go Back

Italian Spiced Lentil Soup

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups dried red, yellow or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped spinach or escarole (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Drizzle of olive oil mixed with freshly chopped parsley for finishing

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and salt cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, cumin, coriander, ginger, chili powder, and cinnamon. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add lentils, broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves. for a smoother consistency use a whisk to mix for a few minutes. Stir in spinach or escarole (if using) and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve hot, garnished with the olive oil mix