Easy Weeknight Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 quart swater
• pound dried brown lentils
• cup baby spinach, or to taste
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• clove sgarlic, minced
• teaspoon ssalt
• teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• dash esliquid aminos (such as Bragg®)

Instructions

1. Place water, lentils, spinach, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, onion powder, pepper, and liquid aminos in a large soup pot. Bring to a rapid boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cover and cook until lentils are done but not mushy, 25 to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Tips

Make it even easier by using a 12-ounce package of frozen mirepoix (blend of onions, celery, and carrots) instead of spending time dicing them. Substitute soy sauce for liquid aminos, if desired.