Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup Recipe for Chilly Days - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 8 cups (1.9 liters) vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish