Hearty Spinach and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 15 ml (1 tbsp) canola oil
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery sticks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 10 ml (2 tsp) ground cumin
• Salt, pepper and Tabasco-style hot sauce, to taste
• 2 cans (540 ml) lentils, drained and rinsed
• 60 ml (¼ cup) uncooked rice
• 1.5 litres (6 cups) chicken broth Our short video will show you how to make your own broth
• 8 frozen spinach nuggets (about 310 ml/1¼ cup)

Preparation

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat, add the onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add salt and pepper. 
3. Add the lentils, rice and chicken broth. 
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add the spinach and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is done. Tip: Use the cooking time to prepare your side dishes.
5. You can add a little hot sauce and adjust the salt and pepper as needed, before serving.