Mediterranean Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon