Lentil Soup (with Kale And Balsamic)

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped (i prefer to microwave in a micro-safe container for a minute or so to soften)
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups water or 8 cups vegetable broth or 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 bunch kale, washed de-stemmed and chopped

Recipe

• 1 put ingredients (carrots through black pepper) in the slow cooker. set slow cooker on low and cook for about 6-8 hours or until lentils are tender.
• 2 about 10 minutes before you are ready to serve the soup, add the balsamic vinegar and chopped kale.