Lentil And Kale Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 celery, diced
• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 10 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 2 t fresh)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil over medium heat in large pot. add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and cook, partially covered, about 15 minutes.
• 2 add the lentils, kale, and stock, raise the heat to high, and bring to a boil. lower the heat to medium and cook, partially covered, about 1 1/2 hours until lentils are soft.
• 3 refrigerate at least overnight and up to do days.
• 4 add the crushed red-pepper, basil, and cilantro and gently reheat. add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. garnish with cheese.