Red Lentil Kale Soup
A flavor packed vegan soup filled with red lentils, kale and delicious spices.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Servings: 4 -6
- 1 t olive oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 large cloves garlic minced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/4 t ground cumin
- 2 t chilli powder
- 1/2 t ground coriander
- 1/2 t smoked paprika
- 1/8 to 1/4 t cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 5 to 6 cups vegetable broth plus more if needed
- 1 cup uncooked red lentils rinsed and darined
- 2 large handfuls of de-stemmed and chopped kale leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the celery and lightly season with salt. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the bay leaf, cumin, chili powder, coriander, paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Saute for a couple of minutes and until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes with juices, broth and lentils. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer (uncovered) for 20 to 25 minutes. The lentils should be tender. Remove the bay leaf.
Stir in the kale and cook for few minutes until the kale is tender and wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Enjoy!