Lentil & Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 200g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

2. 2

   Add garlic and spices, cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are soft.

4. 4

   Stir in spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.

5. 5

   Squeeze in lemon juice, season, and serve.