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Step 1
1 In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, combine the lentils, stock or water, jalapeño, coriander, cumin, oregano and bay leaves
Step 2
2 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low
Step 3
3 Simmer, partially covered, about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender
Step 4
4 Add the potatoes, spinach and butternut squash, re-cover and cook another 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes and squash are tender
Step 5
5 Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering
Step 6
6 Add the onion, and cook, stirring, until it starts to soften, 3 to 4 minutes
Step 7
7 Add the celery and garlic and cook, stirring often, until they soften, 3 minutes
Step 8
8 Add the mixture to the soup, deglazing the skillet with a little bit of the broth from the soup, then add the deglazed contents back to the soup pot
Step 9
9 Add the salt and pepper, taste, and add more if needed
Step 10
10 Pick out and discard the bay leaves
Step 11
11 Thinly slice one of the lemons and cut the other into wedges
Step 12
12 Just before serving, stir the lemon juice into the soup
Step 13
13 Serve the soup hot, with a lemon slice floating atop each bowl
Step 14
14 Pass lemon wedges at the table