Vospapur (Armenian Lentil and Spinach Soup)

Directions

1. 1

   1 lg Onion, chopped 3 ea Garlic cloves, minced 1 ts Ground cumin 1/2 ts Ground coriander 1 ts Hungarian paprika 6 c Vegetable stock 1 1/2 c

2. 2

   When the pan is very hot, all at once add the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika

3. 3

   Let sit for 30 seconds without stirring, then add 1/4 cup of the chicken stock

4. 4

   Saute over high heat, stirring, for 4 minutes

5. 5

   Add another 1/4 cup of the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot

6. 6

   Add the lentils and spinach and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes

7. 7

   Add the remaining 5 1/2 cups of chicken stock and the tomatoes and bring to a boil

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to low, season with salt and pepper, and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 50 minutes