Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Submitted By: Lesley Levinski

Ingredients: 

• 1 medium onion – chopped
• 3 celery sticks – chopped
• 2 carrot sticks – chopped
• 3 cloves garlic – chopped
• 1 fresh lemon- juiced
• 1 tbsp oil (coconut, or butter)
• 1 large can of diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth  (add 2 more cups if you want more watery)
• 1  can of chickpeas (drained or rinsed)
• 3 cups of spinach (or kale or a combo of both) – stems removed 
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp oregano
• 2 tsp grated lemon zest
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Ingredients: 

Any other vegetable, such as greens of leeks or green onion, swiss chard, collards, mustard greens, or cilantro.  

Directions: 

In a large pot saute the onions, celery, carrots, & garlic in the oil.  Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and spices.  Boil approx 8-10  minutes.  Add the chickpeas, spinach/kale & salt.  Heat another few minutes, add grated lemon zest, stir and just before serving, sprinkle the lemon zest and a squeeze of fresh lemon!  

Recipe Notes: Enjoy this easy to make pot of pure goodness!!