Lentil Soup

By Joschef

This soup is rich in fibre and is especially beneficial for people with cholesterol

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 small onions chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 4 celery ribs, diced
• 1 tsp curry powder
• a pinch of allspice
• 1 cup dry red or green lentils
• 6 cups chicken broth, add more as soup thickens, about 2 boxes in total
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 to 2 cups of washed spinach leaves
• salt & pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot sauté onion and garlic
add celery, carrots, curry powder, broth and tomato paste, bring to a boil.
lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes
add lentils and cook for another 10 min.
add spinach and simmer for another 5 more min. before serving.