Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups kale, chopped

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
2. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute
4. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender
6. Stir in chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary
8. Serve hot and enjoy!