Curried Lentil And Spinach Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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