Make up 800 ml of vegetable stock with boiling water
Add the chopped onion to a pot with a splash of the stock. Cook for a few minutes until the onion starts to soften. Add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute or two
Add the thyme, cumin and bay leaves
Add the dried lentils, chopped tomatoes, and chickpeas
Bring to the boil, then turn down to a gentle simmer for around 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes
Add the spinach and chopped coriander and cook for another 5 minutes until the leaves are fully wilted
Serve with some black pepper and chopped chili/ground chili (optional)