Lentil Spinach Soup

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 3 carrots
• 4-5 cloves garlic
• 2 cups dry lentils (green or brown)
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or fresh)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups water
• 4-5 oz. spinach
• 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. salt, more to taste
• Optional: potato is great in this too!

Preparation

Step 1

Dice onion and carrot.
In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute onion and carrot for about 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, mince garlic and rinse lentils.
Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt to stockpot. Saute 1 minute.
Add broth, water, tomatoes, and lentils.
Increase heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Meanwhile, roughly chop spinach.
Add spinach during last couple minutes of cooking.
Salt to taste.