cindys spicey root soup

Ingredients 

• 3 yellow potatoes (such as Klondike Goldust®), cubed
  
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  
• 2 large carrots, chopped
  
• 2 turnips, diced
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 3/4 cup dry lentils
  
• water, or amount to cover
  
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• Cindy's Magical Motorvatin' Spice Mix:
  
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  

Directions

Combine the potatoes, spinach, carrots, turnips, garlic, and lentils in a slow cooker. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover.

In a bowl, stir the fresh basil, chili powder, cinnamon, dried basil, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, sea salt, and black pepper; stir into the slow cooker.

Cover the cooker, and cook on High for 8 hours.