{"id":"fa4f57ba-c9ff-48b3-9c52-a9e70e7481b7","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/fa4f57ba-c9ff-48b3-9c52-a9e70e7481b7","source_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/mediterranean-spicy-spinach-lentil-soup/","title":"Mediterranean Spicy Spinach and Lentil Soup","description":"The secret to this spicy lentil soup recipe is in the bold aromatics and warm Mediterranean spices. And don’t omit the lime juice; it will brighten the soup and pull the flavors together in the best way possible. Use a bag of frozen spinach, no need to thaw ahead of time. And forthe lentils, I recommend green, black, or small brown lentils.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/spicy-lentil-soup-recipe-10.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"extra virgin olive oil,","item":"extra virgin olive oil,"},{"text":"1 large yellow onion, (finely chopped)","item":"large yellow onion,","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 large garlic clove, (chopped)","item":"large garlic clove,","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"kosher salt and black pepper","item":"kosher salt and black pepper"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander","item":"ground coriander","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoon sumac","item":"sumac","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers","item":"crushed red peppers","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoon dried mint flakes","item":"dried mint flakes","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Pinch of sugar","item":"sugar","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 tablespoon flour","item":"flour","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth","item":"low-sodium vegetable broth","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cups water, (more if needed)","item":"water,","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"more if needed"},{"text":"12 ounces frozen cut leaf spinach, (no need to thaw)","item":"frozen cut leaf spinach,","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","preparation":"no need to thaw"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups green lentils or small brown lentils, (rinsed)","item":"green lentils or small brown lentils,","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"rinsed"},{"text":"1 lime, (juice of)","item":"lime,","quantity":1,"preparation":"juice of"},{"text":"2 cups chopped flat leaf parsley","item":"chopped flat leaf parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large ceramic or cast iron pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the chopped onions and sautee until golden brown. Add the garlic, all the spices, dried mint, sugar and flour. Cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat stirring regularly."},{"number":2,"text":"Now add the broth and water. Raise the heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil; add the frozen spinach and the lentils. Cook for 5 minutes on high heat then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the lentils are fully cooked to tender. (Partway through cooking, check the liquid levels, and if you need to add a little bit of hot water.)"},{"number":3,"text":"Once the lentils are fully cooked, stir in the lime juice and chopped parsley. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes or so. Serve hot with pita bread or your favorite rustic Italian bread."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:56.956434+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:56.956434+00:00"}