Hearty Vegetable and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes
3. Stir in garlic, cumin, and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant
4. Add diced tomatoes, lentils, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender
6. Stir in kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired