Brazilian recipe
Lentil and Spinach Soup
This lentil and spinach soup is a hearty, nourishing dish that is simple to prepare for any day of the week.
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Ingredients
1 cup dry lentils
1/2 bunch spinach
1 onion
1/2 carrot (or 1/3 cup grated)
1 celery stalk (or 1/4 cup chopped)
2 cloves garlic
1 liter water
Olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Bacon crumbs for garnish
1/2 bunch spinach
1 onion
1/2 carrot (or 1/3 cup grated)
1 celery stalk (or 1/4 cup chopped)
2 cloves garlic
1 liter water
Olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Bacon crumbs for garnish
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and staples at local Belizean markets or supermarkets in the grocery section. If unavailable, spinach can be substituted with local leafy greens like callaloo or chaya; bacon bits can be prepared by pan-frying local bacon until crispy.
Preparation method
- Clean the spinach leaves in a bowl with cold water and a food-grade sanitizer for 15 minutes.
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Grate the carrot using the coarse side of a grater.
- Dice the celery stalk into small pieces, discarding the leaves.
- Heat a pressure cooker over medium heat with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until golden.
- Add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the carrot and celery for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and the bay leaf.
- Add the cumin and turmeric, sautéing for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Incorporate the lentils into the pot.
- Pour in the water gradually, using a spoon to scrape the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Seal the pressure cooker and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat.
- Once at pressure, reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow the steam to release completely before opening the lid.
- Rinse the spinach thoroughly and fold the leaves into the hot soup.
- Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes until the spinach is tender.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of bacon crumbs.
Observations
A balanced meal option that combines the earthy flavor of lentils with the nutrient-packed benefits of spinach, making it perfect for cooler days or whenever you want a wholesome and healthy homemade bowl.
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