Italian Lentil Soup

Ingredients (15)

• 1 cup dried Lentils* (190 grams)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 2 carrots (chopped) (1 cup / 120 grams)
• 1 celery stalk chopped (1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon / 45 grams)
• 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4-5 cups vegetable or chicken broth (940-1175 grams)
• 1 can pelati tomatoes (mashed) (13/4 cups /240 grams)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper 1
• 2 medium potatoes (chopped) (1 3/4 cups - 240 grams)
• 1 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves (45 grams)
• salt**