Carrot, Red Lentil, & Spinach Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

coconut or olive oil

1/2

red onion (chopped)

medium carrots (about 3 cups chopped)

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

cm piece fresh ginger (minced)

1/2 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

turmeric

1/2 tsp

fresh ground pepper

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper (to taste)

1 tsp

sea salt (to taste)

400 g

jar diced tomatoes

6 cups

/ 1.5 litres vegetable stock

1 cup

red lentils (soaked*)

1 cup

/ 150 grams frozen spinach*

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Cooked brown rice (to serve)