Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups dry red lentils
• 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder