Curried Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup {Vegan}

Ingredients

• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp turmeric (optional)
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1 small butternut squash (or 2-3 cups squash) (cut into small cubes)
• 2 carrots cut into small cubes
• 1 leek, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
• 1 cup dry green or brown lentils