Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup | Eat to Thrive

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups diced onion (1 large)
• 2 lg. garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
• 3/4 cup uncooked red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 (5-ounce) pkg. baby spinach, chopped
• 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh lime juice, or more to taste