Veggie Lentil Soup!

Veggie Lentil Soup!

Veggie Lentil Soup!

Ingredients:
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 stalk of celery, diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 6 cups veggie broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cans of diced tomatoes, low sodium
  • 1 cup of uncooked lentils
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 to 5 cups of raw spinach

Instructions:

  1. Add the olive oil into a large pot over medium heat, then add in the chopped celery, onion, and carrots and fry for 5 minutes.
  2. Add grated garlic and cumin and fry for one more minute.
  3. Add in the vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, dried lentils, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, or/and red pepper flakes.
  4. Cover with the lid and bring to a boil, then crack the top and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  5. Add in the spinach and simmer for a few more minutes until it is mixed in.
  6. Adjust seasonings to taste, serve and enjoy!