BISTRO LENTIL SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 9

2 C French green lentils
2 tsp olive oil
1 med. yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
2 C. fresh arugula or spinach, stemmed and torn into 1" pieces
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 C low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine lentils with 5 C water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 min. Drain and set aside. In a soup pot over medium heat, warm oil, add onion and garlic and saute, stirringoccasionallly until golden, 6 - 8 min. Add arugula or spinach and cook stirring 2 min. more. Addlentils, cumin, lemon zest, broth and 2 C. water. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 15 min. Add cilantro and salt, stir and serve immediately.

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