DETOX LENTIL SOUP

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup chopped butternut squash, fresh or frozen or 1 cup Japanese sweet potato

2. 1 cup chopped carrots

3. 1 cup chopped celery

4. 1/2  cup yellow onion, chopped

5. 1 cup uncooked lentils

6. 3 cloves garlic, minced

7. 3 bay leaves 

8. 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)

9. 4-5 cups organic chicken broth

10. 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in slow cooker or instant pot.

2. SLOW COOKER: 6 hours on high.
   INSTANT POT: From frozen, 15 minutes on high pressure + 10 minutes natural release.

3. Add a handful or two  of spinach and mix in for extra fiber and nutrients!