Curried Lentil And Spinach Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 9 1/2 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups dried lentils
• 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt

1. Heat oil in heavy pot and sooknext four ingredients until golden, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in all spices and add water and lentils.
3. Reduce heat and cook until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
4. Add the spinach and cilantro and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve topped with a spoonful of yogurt.

olive oil, onions, celery, carrot, garlic, curry powder, fresh ginger, ground cumin, bay leaf, red pepper, water, dried lentils, baby spinach, cilantro, plain yogurt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/curried-lentil-and-spinach-soup-101119 (may not work)