Beautiful Golden Soup

I made a new lentil soup a few days ago. I wanted to try using just red lentils for a creamier texture. I also wanted to try out some new spices- turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon. Zach described the flavor as "meaty", which I think comes in part from the spiciness of the garlic. At any rate, it turned out really well and made a nice big pot which will give me lots of lunch for my freezer.

Beautiful Golden Soup

3 tbs olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
9 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
3 carrots, thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
3 cups red lentils
9 cups stock or bouillon+water
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cinnamon
salt and pepper to taste
1 bunch rainbow chard, leaves removed from stems and sliced into ribbons
juice of 1/2 an orange
juice of 1/2 a lemon

Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Once they are softened, add carrots and celery and saute for a few minutes more. Add the lentils, stock, and spices. Bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer. Allow to cook for 5 minutes. Add the chard and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add citrus juices and serve, topped with fresh pepper.