Lentil Soup by Vegan Richa

– 1/4 cup broth or water (or use 1 tsp oil)
– 1/2 onion chopped
– 4 cloves of garlic (,finely chopped)
– 1/2 inch ginger (,finely chopped)
– 1 hot green chili (finely chopped (optional), use mild or bell pepper for less heat)
– 1/2 tsp ground cumin or ground coriander (or both)
– 1/2 tsp turmeric
– 1/2 to 1 tsp garam masala (or curry powder or ethiopian berbere, or just use more of cumin or coriander)
– 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary (optional)
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 15 oz diced tomatoes (or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped)
– 3/4 cup sliced carrots (or other veggies)
– 3/4 cup lentils (or a mix of brown/green lentils, green mung beans, black eyed peas (check for debris, wash and soak for 10 Ms if needed)
– 2.5 cups veggie broth or water (3 cups for saucepan)
– 3/4 tsp salt (less or more depending on if the veggie broth is salted)
– 2 cups spinach or chopped quick cooking greens
– cayenne and lemon/lime juice to taste
– pepper flakes for garnish

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min