Although Greeks considered lentils to be a poor man's meal, the Egyptians got it right. Lentils truly are royal. That's because they are filled with so many nutritious compounds. Lentils contain lots of potassium, which can reduce salt's bad impact on the body and decrease your blood pressure. Lentils also contain polyphenols like procyanidin and flavanols. These compounds have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties.
Mediterranean Lentil Soup is made with bold aromatics and robust spices such as onions, roasted red peppers, carrots, sumac, cumin, and coriander. This healthy soup is also finished with a touch of lime juice to brighten the soup's flavors and bring everything together. It's best to use green, black, or brown lentils for this recipe.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large Yellow Onion, small dice
2 medium Carrots, peeled, small dice
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons Sumac
1/4 teaspoon Granulated White Sugar
1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder
6 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
3 cups water
1 cup Roasted Red Peppers, diced
1 1/2 cups Green Lentils or Small Brown Lentils, rinsed
3 cups fresh Spinach leaves
Juice of 1 Lime
1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
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