Crock Pot Curried Lentil Leek Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup green or brown lentils
• 2 large leeks
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup canned coconut milk (optional)
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice