Comfort in a Bowl: Easy Lentil Bean Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 (14.5 oz / 400g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 cups (1.5 liters) vegetable broth or water
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach or kale, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)