Curried Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Spinach – Soil Born Farms

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 T. chopped ginger
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 1 can lowfat or regular coconut milk
• 2 cups organic dried red lentils
• 4 cups peeled & cubed winter squash
• 1/4 c. barley
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 T. curry powder
• 1 T. garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• zest of two lemons
• olive oil for drizzling
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 8 cups water