Hearty Lentil Soup

A nourishing and flavorful lentil soup, perfect for any season.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil N/A
• 1 onion diced
• 2 carrots diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup dried lentils rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth N/A
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups spinach fresh
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice N/A
• to taste salt N/A
• to taste black pepper N/A
• 1 teaspoon thyme dried

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add the dried lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6. Stir in the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir in the dried thyme.
8. Serve the soup warm.