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Spicy Bean, Lentil & Spinach Soup

September 18, 2015 / Niki / 9 Comments

It’s definitely soup season and there’s nothing I like better than a warming spicy soup with lots of beans and lentils. When I made this soup I was trying to re-create an amazing Persian dish which we have at one of our favourite restaurants. (The restaurant is near Shrewsbury. It’s called Old Hall Persian and I would definitely recommend it if you’re ever in the area as the food is amazing).

I’m not sure if I’ve succeeded in the re-creation exactly but the soup tastes really good and has lots of delicious warming spices so it’s all good – I just love the combination of fragrant cinnamon and cumin with the smoked paprika and chilli flakes.
You could use dried chickpeas and beans but I rarely have time and think that organic tinned or in a carton (sainsburys have those) do the job.

This recipe makes enough for four portions so it’s great for keeping in the fridge for work or freezing a couple of portions.

You can also swap the spinach for any greens; kale is delicious as is spring greens.

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Spicy Bean, Lentil & Spinach Soup

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion roughly sliced
4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
4 large tomatoes chopped
3 cups water
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup red lentils lentils
1 can organic chickpeas
1 can organic butter beans
1 Tsp sea salt
1 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp vegan Worcester sauce
Juice 1/2 lemon
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
100g spinach
1 big handful coriander

Top with;

Pine nuts
Pinch Sumac
Serve with flatbread

Directions

Cook the onion in the oil on a medium heat for aprox 10 minutes until soft
Add the garlic and spices to the mix and cook for a further minute.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they are soft then add the water and lentils. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the lentils are soft.
Add in the chickpeas and beans, lemon juice, spinach, salt and pepper. Cook for a further few minutes until the spinach has wilted.
Stir in the tahini and top with coriander, chili flakes and a pinch of sumac to serve.

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9 Comments

Jade Wright on September 23, 2015 at 9:38 am

This looks so yummy and satisfying! 🙂 I must try it. xx

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Niki on September 27, 2015 at 6:01 pm

Hi Jade, so glad you like it! Let me know what you think. xx

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Ruth on July 27, 2018 at 7:41 pm

Oh yum

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- Niki on July 28, 2018 at 1:11 pm
  
  Thanks Ruth! Xx
  
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Corinne on July 28, 2018 at 11:55 pm

Just made this soup, it’s exquisite 😍

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- Niki on July 29, 2018 at 5:35 pm
  
  Hi Corinne
  That’s fantastic news!
  Love Niki xx
  
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Michelle on April 11, 2020 at 12:37 am

Just made this! It was so delish! I didn’t have lemon so I’m sure it would be even better with that, I added sweet potatoes too to make it a tiny bit heartier, just took longer to cook than the instructions because of that!

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- Niki on April 14, 2020 at 8:37 am
  
  Love your suggestions! Yum
  xxx
  
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