To make the onions, melt the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Toss in the onions. Cook 5 minutes until they begin to release their juices. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking until the onions are soft and golden, about 7 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon oil and the salt and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring only a few times, until the onions are crisp and charred in places, 5 to 10 minutes.
For the soup, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Drop in the ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, allspice and bay leaf; cook until the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the stock, 3 cups water, the rice and the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce heat to medium-low and let the rice simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in the red lentils and cook until the rice is tender and the lentils are meltingly soft, about 30 minutes.
Stir in the spinach and 2 tablespoons of mint, if using, and let them wilt completely. Taste and add more salt if necessary. If the dish seems flat, squeeze in the juice from one or two lime wedges.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top each bowl with small handful of crispy onions. Garnish with remaining mint if desired and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. Serve with lime wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	889.06 Kcal (3722 kJ)
Calories from fat	465.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.75g	80%
Cholesterol	223.12mg	74%
Sodium	739.41mg	31%
Potassium	1200.78mg	26%
Total Carbs	45.7g	15%
Sugars	3.92g	16%
Dietary Fiber	18.01g	72%
Protein	57.17g	114%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	74.1mg	411%
Calcium	115.3mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.09 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.11g	80%
Cholesterol	52.22mg	74%
Sodium	173.07mg	31%
Potassium	281.05mg	26%
Total Carbs	10.7g	15%
Sugars	0.92g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.22g	72%
Protein	13.38g	114%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	18%
Iron	17.3mg	411%
Calcium	27mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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