BCC Grind Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A nourishing, protein-packed soup inspired by The Burning Crusade Classic dungeons, featuring lentils, spinach, and a rich tomato base. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe (high protein), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs lentils, carrots, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 large tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups packed spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried lentils under cold water and drain. Dice 2 medium carrots and 2 celery stalks into 1/4-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add diced carrots and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 2 large diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until tomatoes break down.
4. Step 4: Stir in rinsed lentils, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 3 cups packed spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted, then adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.