Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 leeks (white and light green, chopped)
  • 2 inch piece ginger root (peeled and minced)
  • 3 medium garlic cloves (smashed and minced)
  • 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 medium celery stalks (cut into 1/4" half-moons)
  • 2 cups red lentils (rinsed and drained)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 ounces organic baby spinach (sliced into ribbons)
  • 1/4 cup plain soy creamer (See NOTES for alternatives)
  • cilantro for garnish
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 white peppercorns

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