Vegetarian Moroccan Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 red or white potato, scrubbed and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (or 12 baby carrots, chopped)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup green or brown lentils, picked and rinsed
• 1 cup red lentils, picked and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth (1 large carton)
• 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes (optional)
• 2 cups water (or more to reach desired consistency)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup almond or full fat coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach