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Spinach and Lentil Iron-Boost Soup

Name: Spinach and Lentil Iron-Boost Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 150 g Red lentils; 100 g Baby spinach; 80 g Onion; 8 g Garlic; 100 g Tomatoes; 15 ml Lemon juice; 3 g Cumin; 15 ml Olive oil; 600 ml Water

Iron-packed lentil soup with spinach and lemon — helps prevent pregnancy anaemia naturally.

Total Time

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Servings

Cuisine

Mediterranean

198kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

29g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

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How to Make It

1
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add cumin and tomatoes.
2
Add rinsed lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes.
3
Stir in spinach until wilted. Blend partially for texture.
4
Squeeze lemon juice on top before serving.
Tip: Vitamin C from lemon dramatically increases iron absorption from lentils.

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