Curried Lentil and Spinach Soup

Found this health recipe full of healthy ingredients and thought I'd post it.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

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

Directions

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