Brazilian recipe
Hearty Lentil and Spinach Soup (Sopa de lentilha e espinafre)
This lentil and spinach soup is a comforting, nutritious, and very easy-to-prepare dish for everyday meals.
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Ingredients
1 cup lentils
1 stalk celery (or 1/4 cup chopped)
Crispy bacon bits to garnish
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 bunch spinach
1 teaspoon cumin
1 onion
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic
1/2 carrot (or 1/3 cup grated)
Olive oil
1 litre water
1 stalk celery (or 1/4 cup chopped)
Crispy bacon bits to garnish
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 bunch spinach
1 teaspoon cumin
1 onion
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic
1/2 carrot (or 1/3 cup grated)
Olive oil
1 litre water
Where to find ingredients
Lentils, spinach, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and olive oil can be found at most grocery stores. Bacon crumble can be made at home or purchased pre-made in the deli or seasoning aisle of larger supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Wash the spinach leaves in a bowl with water and your preferred disinfectant for 15 minutes
- Finely chop the onion and garlic
- Grate the carrot using the large holes of a grater
- Cut the celery into small cubes, 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 olive oil and sauté the carrot and celery for 2 minutes
- Add the garlic and bay leaf
- Add the cumin and turmeric and sauté for 1 minute to release the aromas
- Stir in the lentils
- Pour in the water gradually, using a spoon to loosen anything stuck to the bottom of the pot
- Season with salt and pepper
- Close the pressure cooker and cook over high heat
- Once it reaches pressure, reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes
- Turn off the heat and wait for the steam to escape completely before opening the lid
- Rinse the spinach and stir the leaves into the broth
- Cook uncovered over medium heat for another 2 minutes until the spinach is tender
- Adjust salt if necessary
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and the bacon crumble
Observations
A balanced meal option that combines the flavor of lentils with the nutrients of spinach, perfect for colder days or for healthy eating.
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