Halal High Protein Spinach and Lentil Soup Recipe (Creamy)

• 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 8-10 oz fresh spinach
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt or coconut milk
• 1 tsp cumin + ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Lemon juice and fresh dill

1. 1Sauté onion and carrot in oil. Add garlic and spices.
2. 2Add lentils and broth; simmer 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft.
3. 3Stir in spinach until wilted. Blend half the soup for creaminess or leave chunky.
4. 4Off heat, stir in yogurt/milk and lemon. Adjust seasoning.

Nutrition values are estimates.