The cold weather is here and it’s here to stay, so what better way to warm yourself up than with a hearty soup! This red lentil and spinach soup is not only tasty but healthy with loads of nutrients such as iron, fibre, folate, protein, vitamin A and more. Fibre from the spinach, and protein from the lentils will keep you full, while the spices will give you a burst of flavour in your mouth! Super easy to make as well! 

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, diced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp turmeric 
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ½ inch ginger, chopped (or ½ tsp ginger paste)
• 1 garlic clove, chopped (or ½ tsp garlic paste) 
• 2 cups (60g) fresh or frozen spinach 
• 1 cup ( 200g) red lentils, rinsed 
• 2 cups (500ml) water or vegetable broth (adjust for thickness)

Follow 3 Easy Steps:

1. Place diced onion, frozen or fresh spinach and lentils into a large pot. 
2. Add water or vegetable broth. Then add all the spices, along with ginger and garlic. 
3. Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes or until cooked. For a pressure cooker, cook for 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

126kcal / 9g protein / 22g carbohydrate / 0g fat 

Photo Credit: iFoodreal