Vegetable Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes
3. Stir in garlic, cumin, and thyme; cook for another minute
4. Add lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender
6. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste
8. Serve hot and enjoy!