Iron-Rich Spinach & Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion until soft.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cumin and turmeric; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the lentils and vegetable stock, then bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.

5. 5

   Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Finish with lemon juice, season, and serve warm.