Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Chive Yogurt

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.