LENTIL AND SPINACH SOUP
When we lived in Houston we ate often at a restaurant called "Gyro, Gyro". The family that owned it was Middle Eastern and made the most delicious lentil soup I ever tasted. Sadly, the restaurant burned and never re-opened. I have searched and searched for a recipe similar to the one that they used. I have not found anything....
Provided by Avery Davis-Fletcher
Categories Other Soups
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Pick over and wash your lentils.
- 2. Place beef broth, water, and lentils in a dutch over over a medium heat. Do not cover yet.
- 3. Slice onion very thin. Put half of the raw onion into the pot with the lentils.
- 4. Put 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet and heat. Cook the rest of the onion until crispy and add to the lentils and broth. Use a slotted spoon and do NOT add the olive oil and butter to the soup mixture.
- 5. Smash the garlic cloves slightly to remove the skin, cut off the stem end and place in soup pot.
- 6. Add a 15 ounce can of crushed or diced tomatoes. Do not drain if using crushed. Drain if using diced.
- 7. Add 2 whole bay leaves.
- 8. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
- 9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 10. Add 10 ounces of frozen spinach to the pot.
- 11. Cook on low heat, covered, until lentils begin to soften.
- 12. Once lentils have begun to soften, add carrots.
- 13. Add very thinly sliced chilis if desired.
- 14. Serve using the remaining olive oil, the cilantro, and sour cream, if desired, as garnish.
- 15. This is great with crisped pita bread as a side dish. I drizzle mine with olive oil and crisp it in the oven. Then, we dip it into the soup as we eat.
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Gary Conklin
[email protected]I'm going to try making this soup again, but I'll make some changes to the recipe. I'll add more spices and I'll cook the lentils for a shorter amount of time.
Ntuthuko Muthwa
[email protected]I'm not sure if I'll make this soup again. It was a lot of work for just an okay result.
Sseki Ronald
[email protected]I would have liked more detailed instructions. I'm not sure how I was supposed to blend the soup until it was smooth.
Shaiesma Sunpath
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't taste as good as the one in the picture.
Joel Joel
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery.
Md Ripon Hossain
[email protected]Overall, I thought the soup was just okay.
Sheeza Mughal
[email protected]I would have liked the soup to be a bit thicker.
Tin Htut Win
[email protected]The soup was a bit too spicy for me.
ZR Samrat
[email protected]I found the lentils to be a bit too mushy.
Gugu Mkhwanazi
[email protected]This soup is a little bland for my taste.
Angela Dumont
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.
Hope Kingdavid
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
NOBRA channel
[email protected]I love how easy this soup is to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Adriana Clark
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! The flavors are amazing.
Queen Dom
[email protected]This soup is so creamy and delicious! I love the way the lentils and spinach melt together in my mouth.
Rasheed Wahab
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spinach and spices really balance out the flavor of the lentils.
Levi Raaum
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and affordable meal. The lentils and spinach are packed with nutrients, and the soup is very filling.
Zakyran Wanganeen
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night, and my family loved it! The lentils and spinach are so hearty and filling, and the spices give the soup a really nice flavor.
RAFET MAN
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this again.
Isis Morunga
[email protected]This lentil and spinach soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils and spinach are cooked in a vegetable broth with onion, garlic, and spices, and then blended until smooth. The soup is finished with a swir