1 cup dried lentils

1 tsp thyme + 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup celery, 1/2 cup spinach, 4 cups vegetable broth

Saute carrots, celery, and garlic; add lentils, broth, and thyme; simmer for 25 minutes; stir in spinach

Use pre-diced vegetables

Serve with crusty bread