Lemon, lentil and spinach soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
• 3 potatoes, peeled, diced
• 2 litres vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 bunch English spinach, leaves removed, washed, chopped
• 2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced
• Turkish bread, to serve

• Step 1
  Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add  garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft. Add lentils, potatoes and stock. Bring to the boil. Use a slotted spoon to skim any residue from surface of soup.
• Step 2
  Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat. Add spinach, 1/2 cup of lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Ladle into bowls. Top with lemon rind. Serve with bread.