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Lentil Soup with Wilted Greens

Prep Time:

55 Minutes

Cook Time:

25 Minutes

Serves:

5 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

This is a lovely, heartwarming, nutritious soup.

Ingredients

2 cups red lentils, rinsed

2 celery stalks

1 onion , yellow or white

2 carrots

1 tbsp ginger, freshly chopped

3 cloves garlic, freshly grated

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground coriander

5 cups vegetable broth

2 tbsps grapeseed oil

3 cups fresh mixed greens (e.g. red winter kale, Swiss chard, spinach)

Sea salt (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse lentils thoroughly and check for small stones. tent.


Step 2

Heat grapeseed oil in a saute pan over medium heat.


Step 3

Once the saute pan is warm, add minced garlic, carrots, celery, onions and grated ginger.


Step 4

Cook until onions are translucent. Add spices, vegetable stock and lentils and bring to a simmer.


Step 5

Cover and let cook for 30 - 35 minutes until lentils are soft.


Step 6

While lentils are cooking, add the mixed greens to a steamer and cover to wilt for approximately 2 minutes.


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