Lemony Lentil Soup

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Adapted from Real Simple Magazine (https://www.realsimple.com)

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Ingredients

  • 1 TBSP olive oil

  • 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp ground tumeric

  • 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth

  • 1.5 cups dried red lentils, rinsed

  • 2 cups fresh kale or spinach

  • 2 tsp lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high. Add onion, carrots & garlic, saute until vegetables are soft.

  2. Stir in coriander, chili powder and turmeric. Cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. Add broth and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.

  4. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and black pepper. Add greens , stir until slightly wilted.

  5. Serve!