Lentil Kale Soup

The wholesome lentil kale soup recipe is packed full of nourishing veggies and tastes amazing! You'll love its vibrant and hearty combination of flavours. Give it a go when you are in the mood for a comforting meal!

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings: bowls

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 medium carrots diced
1 stick celery diced
1 cup (100 g) mushrooms sliced
3 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
2 tsp fresh ginger grated
½ tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes optional
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup (200 g) green or brown lentils dried
5 cups (1200 ml) vegetable stock
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 bay leaf
3 cups (90 g) kale thick stems removed

Instructions

In a stockpot over medium heat, heat up the olive oil and saute the onion, carrots, celery and mushrooms for 5 - 10 minutes, until the veggies are soft and slightly browned.
Add garlic, ginger and chili flakes and saute for 1 more minute.
Stir in the lemon zest, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, and black pepper. Briefly fry for 30 seconds.
Add the lentils, vegetable stock, lemon juice and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, then simmer covered with a lid at medium-low heat for 25 - 35 minutes, until your lentils are tender to the bite.
Add the washed and chopped kale. Stir it in and simmer for about 3 minutes until the kale has wilted down, but is still a fresh-looking green.
Serve and garnish with extra lemon zest and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Lentil cooking times

Different varieties of lentils will take different times to cook until they are done. Start checking them after about 25 minutes.

Nutrition

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