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Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Chive Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely minced peeled ginger
- 8 cups low-salt chicken broth or water
- 1 russet potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups red lentils, rinsed well
- 2 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups (packed) spinach leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Steps
- Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and light golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add broth, potato, lentils, and carrots; bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in spinach and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, stir yogurt and chives in a small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with a dollop of chive yogurt.