Smoky Lentil Soup with Lemon and Cilantro

Cornbread Muffins with Honey
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 (32-oz) carton chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook onion, carrots, and garlic in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until tender. Add cumin, chili powder, and coriander; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  2. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and lentils; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  3. Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and cilantro; cook, stirring constantly, until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (8.5-oz) pkg cornbread muffin mix
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp honey

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bake cornbread muffins according to package directions.
  2. Stir together butter and honey; serve with muffins.

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