Madras Lentils Soup

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

(15 ounces) (443 mL) diced tomatoes

One pouch (285 g) TASTY BITE® Madras Lentils

3 cups (750 mL) low-sodium vegetable broth

2 cups (500 mL) fresh spinach

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/2 lime, juiced for freshness

Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and begins to soften.

Add the diced tomatoes, lentils and broth, stir, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in the spinach and simmer for another 5 minutes until it is wilted.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice for brightness.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with warm naan bread and enjoy.