SOUP - SPICED RED LENTIL, TOMATO, AND KALE SOUP RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Soup - Spiced Red Lentil, Tomato, and Kale Soup Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by BlueSchmoo

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 - 1/2 teaspopon smoked sweet paprika, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
14 ounce can tomatoes, diced
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

Steps:

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.