Iron Soup (Spinach And Lentil With A Punch)

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 5 cups vegetable stock (or other liquid of choice)
• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
• 1 bunch spinach, ends trimmed, washed, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup frozen cauliflower
• 1 cup frozen broccoli
• 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• salt

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft (about 5 minutes).
2. Add garlic, tomato paste, and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
3. Add the stock/liquid and and lentils to the pan.
4. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat.
5. Add broccoli, cauliflower, tofu, and spices. Stir. Let cook for 15 minutes.
6. Add spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.

olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, vegetable stock, red lentils, spinach, frozen cauliflower, frozen broccoli, firm tofu, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/iron-soup-spinach-and-lentil-with-a-punch-276250 (may not work)