Green Lentil Soup

Yield: 4 servings

1/4 cup olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp thyme

1 large can diced tomatoes

1 cup brown or green lentils

4 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 tsp salt

pinch red pepper flakes

ground black pepper, to taste

1 cup collard greens or kale, tough ribs removed and chopped

2 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds.

3. Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes.

4. Add in the lentils, broth, water, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.

5. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and purée the soup until smooth. Pour the puréed soup back into the pot.

6. Add the chopped greens and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the greens have softened to your liking.

7. Remove pot from the heat and stir in lemon juice. .

8. Serve while hot. Leftovers will keep well for about 4 days in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for several months.

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