Creamy Tomato and Lentil Slow Cooker Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)