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Lentil & Spinach Soup

A warming, deeply satisfying soup that's meal-prep friendly and freezes beautifully.

Karen Browne · 23 May 2026
Lentil & Spinach Soup

Ingredients

  • 200g red lentils
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 150g baby spinach
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1.2L vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. Soften onion in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and turmeric, cook 1 minute.
  2. Add lentils, tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil.
  3. Simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
  4. Stir in spinach until wilted. Season well.
  5. Blend partially for a creamier texture if preferred.