Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      small         onion -- finely chopped
   1      thin          carrot -- thinly sliced
   1      stalk         celery -- sliced
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
     1/2  tsp           ground cumin
     1/4  tsp           ground allspice
     1/2  cup           lentils
   1 1/4  cups          water
   1 1/4  cups          beef broth
     1/2  cup           tomatoes -- chopped & drained
   1      cup           spinach -- coarsely chopped
                        fresh lemon juice
                        salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

1 .In a large saucepan, saute onion, carrots, and celery in oil until tender. 2. Add garlic, cumin, and allspice, stir well. 3. Add lentils, and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 5 minutes. 4. Add beef broth and simmer covered for 25 minutes. 5. Stir in tomatoes and spinach, stir and simmer for 2 minutes. Add more liquid if necessary. 6. Squeeze in lemon juice from half of a fresh lemon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.