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Spinach Lentil and Butter Bean Soup

A hearty, nourishing soup made with lentils, creamy butter beans, and fresh spinach in a flavorful vegetable broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Autumn, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup lentils brown or green
  • 1 can butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups spinach fresh

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic and spices; cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in lentils, broth, and bay leaf. Simmer until lentils are tender.
  4. Add butter beans and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
  5. Season to taste and serve warm.

Notes

Add lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.