Spinach & Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsps cumin seed
• 1 1/2 tsps paprika
• 11 medium celery stalks
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 large onion
• 10 oz spinach
• 8 cups water
• 12 oz baby carrots
• 16 oz lentils

Directions

1. Saute onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in the olive oil.
2. Add chili powder, paprika, and cumin seeds and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add lentils, water and stock and dash of salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for an hour.
5. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.