Crockpot Lentil, Quinoa ‘n Veggie Soup - Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and picked over
• 3/4 cup uncooked lentils (any kind), rinsed and picked over
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled, cut in half
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika (Hungarian if available)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 8 cups homemade vegetable stock or reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 cups chopped spinach
• 2 teaspoons olive oil