Lentil Soup with Spinach and Lemon Ads Bi Hamud
Discover the comforting and vibrant flavors of Lentil Soup with Spinach and Lemon, also known as Ads Bi Hamud, a Middle Eastern classic that’s hearty, healthy, and irresistibly tangy. This nourishing soup features tender red lentils simmered with aromatic cumin and coriander, then brightened with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach and cooked to perfection in a flavorful vegetable broth, it's a dish that delivers both comfort and freshness in every spoonful. Ready in under 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and an added layer of flavor, and serve it warm for a soul-satisfying meal that’s both vegan and gluten-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium celery stalk
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 cup red lentils
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the carrot and celery. Add them to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the cumin powder and coriander powder. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to toast and release their aroma.
Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
Add the baby spinach to the pot and stir until the leaves are wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5893 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.1 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3966 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
