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Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Heart-healthy, warming and delicious stew.
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: lentil
Servings: 4
Calories: 412kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 celery stalk peeled and diced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 kale small bunch
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 14 oz can brown lentils drained and rinsed
  • 14 oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • bay leaf optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil over the stovetop in a large pot.
  • Add carrot, onion, celery, and garlic.
  • Cook for three to five minutes until the onions are translucent and the carrots are soft.
  • Add stock and tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Add lentils, beans, and kale, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until all flavors marry.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve!
  • Garnish with oyster crackers, parmesan cheese, parsley, or avocado.

Notes

Chef Note: You could make this heartier by adding in some pasta at the end, or if you wanted to make this a non-vegetarian option, you could toss in some chicken!
 Chef Note: You could add your favorite seasoning blend if you so desire. I really think the ingredients stand alone; however, basil, mint, oregano, and parsley all go VERY well with this. I have used each and, in fact, all of these, and they pair very well with this recipe.

Nutrition

Fiber: 38g | Calories: 412kcal | Fat: 1.5g | Protein: 34g | Carbohydrates: 95g
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