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Lentil Kale Soup

This Lentil Kale Soup is packed with lots of aromatic flavors and loaded with kale and carrots.This is such a nourishing and hearty soup – it’s perfect for lunch or dinner.


BY Lisa M, March 27, 2025


Lentil Kale Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups dried green lentils - rinsed through a colander
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups vegetable broth - plus more as needed
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  •  extra virgin olive oil (Kasadrinos **FREE Bottle**)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 1.  In a large Dutch oven, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onions and celery, and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Season with cumin, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.


  • 2. Add diced carrots and stir to coat.


  • 3. Add the lentils and the canned diced tomatoes, and stir to coat.


  • 4. Add the vegetable broth and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


  • 5. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. With the lid partially covered, simmer for 45 minutes until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Tip: If it foams (lentils tend to do that), skim off foam with a spoon. That’s normal.


  • 6. Using an immersion blender, blend a few times, without completely pureeing the soup. This is just to give it some consistency. You may also use a countertop blender – blend ⅓ of the soup and stir it back into the pot.


  • 7. Add chopped kale and cook for another 3 minutes until reduced and tender. If too thick, add more broth as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

Servings : 6
Ready in : 45 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish



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