Filipino (Pinoy) Style Lentil Soup
Hearty and delicious soup prepared the Asian way. With lots of lentils, spinach, and sausages – it’s the nutritious way to enjoy soup this fall and winter!
Equipment
- Dutch oven or deep sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 medium onions (or 1 large), peeled and chopped
- 1 lb Italian or your favorite herb sausage, sliced diagonally
- 5 roma or plum tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp reduce-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
- 1½ cups lentils
- 5 cups water
- 10 oz bag of spinach,
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil to medium in a deep pan. Sauté the garlic and onions until the onions are tender about 3-4 mins.
- Add the sausages and cook until brown. Stir in the tomatoes and soy sauce.
- In the meantime, rinse the lentils and drain. Add the lentils and water to the sausages and vegetables then bring to a boil.
- Simmer covered for about 50 minutes or until lentils are tender. Finally, add the spinach and cook just until it’s wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve hot on its own or paired with bread or rice.
Notes
TIPS & TRICKS
This soup is delicious as is but for extra depth of flavor - add your favorite spices for some heat or your favorite herbs.
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