FRENCH LENTILS AND KALE SOUP

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I've been on a quest to help my Aunt Linda with eating heathier foods and I thought lentil soup would make a great start. Especially when adding kale which is loaded with nutrients. What I could get organic I did. In addition to that, I chose the sweet potato instead of a white potato because it has a better gylcemic index and...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Soups

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 c french lentils
1 c red lentils
4 c organic vetegable broth
6 or more c water
1 bunch kale, finely chopped
6 small carrots
1 - 2 medium sweet potato
1 small onion, diced and sauteed (if you desire)
1 medium fresh lemon, juiced
SPICES
6 clove garlic, roasted
1 1/2 Tbsp beau monde seasoning
2 tsp basil, dried
1 1/2 tsp fennel, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. rinse, sort and drain your lentils
  • 2. Fill your 6 qt. pot with your broth and water and heat. Add your potato, finely chopped kale and carrots and cook for 10 to 15 minutes then add your lentils along with your seasonings and pressed garlic cloves.
  • 3. You could serve your bowl of soup with a slice of lemon if you wanted too along with some croutons.

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