Hearty Rich Red Lentil Soup with Spinach Recipe for Cozy Evenings - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth (or water with bouillon)
• 1 cup (226 g) dried red lentils, rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 23 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ground coriander (optional)
• Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt
• black pepper
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)