Winter Lentil Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
- 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 bunch kale, thick stems removed and leaves cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1/2 cup brown lentils
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce; optional)
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, breaking them up with a spoon, for 5 minutes.
- Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet potatoes, kale, lentils, thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Spoon into bowls and top with the Parmesan, if using.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 226Calories From Fat 21%
- Fat 4g
- Sat Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 3mg
- Sodium 799mg
- Protein 12g
- Carbohydrate 38g
- Fiber 7g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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Basic brown lentils retain their shape better during cooking than pricier red and yellow lentils, so they're terrific for
soups. Or you can substitute green lentils, which taste slightly peppery.
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