Lentil Sweet Potato Soup - Plant-Based Life Foundation

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 4 tsp garlic, fresh, minced
• 1 tsp cumin, ground
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
• 3 cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup green lentils, uncooked
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced, salt-free
• 4 cups spinach
• Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste