Spiced Red Lentil, Tomato, and Kale Soup
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or other oil
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 14- o z can diced tomatoes
- 5-6 cups vegetable broth more if desired
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed and drained
- fine grain sea salt and pepper to taste
- 2 handfuls torn kale leaves or spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in oil for about 5-6 minutes over medium heat. Add in the celery and sauté for a few minutes more.
- Stir in the bay leaf and the spices (cumin, chili powder, coriander, paprika, cayenne). You can add half the spices and add more later if you prefer.
- Stir in the can of tomatoes (including juice), broth, and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and then simmer, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender and fluffy.
- Stir in kale or spinach and season to taste adding more spices if you wish.
Notes
Recipe By: ohsheglows.com
Yield: 5.5-6 cups
Yield: 5.5-6 cups