Green Green Green Soup

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Green lentils, spinach, and parsley give this delicious soup a dense green color and offer up loads of nutrients.

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Steps

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Pour olive oil into a large stockpot over medium heat.

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Add onion , celery , carrot and bay leaves , saute for 10 minutes.

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Add tomato paste , salt and garlic , saute 1 minute.

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Add broth and lentils , bringing to a boil.

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Partially cover , reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.

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Stir in spinach , parsley , vinegar , mustard , and pepper.

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Cook 15 minutes.

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Discard bay leaves and serve topped with parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves, tomato paste, salt, garlic cloves, chicken stock, dry green lentils, spinach, fresh parsley, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, pepper, parmesan cheese