Cream of Lentil Soup Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided
• 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 whole clove
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley