Easy Vegan Lentil Soup

Easy to make vegan lentil soup that is cheap, warms you up, and fills you up. This soup is full of healthy foods and is great for a comforting meal.

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

Rinse lentils and set aside

In a large pot, saut onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened

Add garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper

Stir for 1-2 minutes

Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth

Bring to a boil

Add lentils, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender

Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted

Adjust seasoning if needed

Serve hot

Optional: garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon