Spicy Green Lentil Soup

Ingredients - Serves 4 to 6
1 Rounded tablespoon thyme
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper optional
1 teaspoon or more turmeric
1/4 teaspoon or more ground black pepper
1 heaping teaspoon Better than Bouillon vegetable base
1 cup lentils - I used green lentils
2 cups carrot juice (fresh or store bought) - I used store brought
2 cups water
6 cloves garlic chopped (optional)
1 onion chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
2 to 4 cups green of choice - I used baby kale

Instructions
To the stock pot add all ingredients except greens.  Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until beans are soft.
Then stir in greens. Heat through, Serve and enjoy.