Spinach Lentil Soup

Author

NuWave

Servings

6

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 T butter (unsalted)
• 1 red onion, small dice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ t turmeric powder
• ½ t cinnamon powder
• 2 t ground coriander
• ¼ t ground cardamom
• ¼ t ground cloves
• ½ t cayenne pepper
• ⅛ t ground nutmeg
• ½ t freshly ground black pepper
• 2 t sea salt
• 2 c brown lentils
• 8 c water
• 4 c fresh baby spinach
• 4 T lemon juice

Directions

1. Set to "sear" and add oil and butter. When hot and butter has melted, add red onions, garlic, all spices, and sauté. Once fragrant, add lentils and pour in water.
2. Close lid and lock. Set to "multi grain" and adjust for 8 minutes.
3. When done, quick release and make sure all pressure is released before opening lid.
4. Carefully open lid and stir in baby spinach. Season to taste with more sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, if necessary. Mix in lemon juice right before serving.