Spinach & Lentil Soup

      1 lb Spinach, washed & drained           2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
      1 c  Lentils                           1/2 ts Cumin powder
           A few bay leaves                  1/2 ts Salt
      3 tb Olive oil                           1 pn Black pepper
      1 bn Green onions, sliced                     Water/stock as required

  Chop the washed spinach.  Boil lentils in 4 cups water with bay leaves
  until they are soft.  Heat oil in a pot & gently fry the green onions
  for 2 minutes.  Add garlic & seasonings.  Add spinach.  Mix well &
  put in cooked lentils.  Add another pint of water or stock & cook for
  a further 15 minutes.