Lemon Lentil Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced 1/4- inch thick
• 1/2 cup carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups red lentils (or masoor dal)
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 cup kale, shredded
• 1 1/4 cups plain greek yogurt

Recipe

• 1 heat a large stockpot over medium heat, add olive oil.
• 2 when heated, add onion, celery, and carrots.
• 3 cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 add vegetable broth, lentils, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, pepper, and coriander. stir to combine.
• 5 heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 7 stir in lemon zest and kale. don't skip the kale, it really adds a lot to the blend of flavors. cook for 5 minutes until kale is wilted.
• 8 remove and discard bay leaves.
• 9 serve 1 cup of soup with 2 tablespoons of yogurt.