This hearty soup made with lentils and vegetables will warm you up and keep you healthy. It won't make you feel heavy either. It's great for a cozy dinner or lunch because it's full of protein, fiber, and vitamins.
Ingredients: 1 cup dry green lentils. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 onion, diced. 2 carrots, diced. 2 celery stalks, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped. 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Instructions: Run cold water over the lentils and drain them. Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Toss in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. About 5 minutes of cooking will soften the food. Cut up some garlic and add it. Cook for one more minute. Tomato dices, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper should all be added along with the lentils. Bring up the temperature. Turn down the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. Add chopped kale or spinach and cook for 5 more minutes, until the leaves wilt. Check the seasoning and make changes if needed. If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with fresh herbs.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
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