Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup

A tasty and healthy lentil soup that is full of vegetables and great for a comforting meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried green lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Set lentils aside after washing them

Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to a large pot

Add olive oil and cook until the vegetables are soft

Tomato dices, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper should all be added

Bring up the temperature

Turn down the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft

Cook until the spinach wilts after adding the chopped spinach

If necessary, change the seasoning

Enjoy while hot