Lentil Vegetable Soup | Forever Fed

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped