Spinach and lentil soup

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       Title: SPINACH AND LENTIL SOUP
  Categories: Greek, Soups, Ethnic
       Yield: 4 servings
  
       1 c  Brown lentils
       1 lb Fresh spinach
       1    Onion, chopped
     1/4 c  Olive oil
       1 t  Tomato paste
       1    Bay leaf
       4 c  Water
       2    Garlic cloves, crushed
       1 t  Cumin
       1 t  Coriander
       1 t  Thyme
     1/4 c  Chopped parsley
       3 T  Lemon juice
            Salt
            Pepper
  
   Wash lentils and cook in water until almost tender. Carefully wash, drain,
   stem and chop spinach. Heat oilve oil and saute onion, garlic and spinach
   until wilted. Add to lentil broth, rinsing saute pan with a little broth to
   save oil and garlic remaining in pan. Add to soup pot with tomato paste,
   lemon, parsley and the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes. Check
   seasonings. Serve hot with additional lemon.
  
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