Quick Lentil-Kale Soup

A simple, nourishing lentil soup with kale, tomatoes, and optional miso — wholesome and easy to make.

JapaneseVegetarianIntermediate60 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
5
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 7 cup water
  • 4 cup kale (or spinach or Swiss chard), chopped
  • 1 whole large onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 3 whole tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 whole medium carrot, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 0.3 tsp ground thyme
  • 1 tbsp soy miso (optional)
  • 0 pinch black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook lentils in a heavy pot with water for 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, sauté onions in a little water with parsley and bay leaf until soft. Add celery and stir 2 minutes. Add carrots and sauté until slightly brighter in color.

  3. 3

    Stir the vegetable mixture into the lentils along with the tomatoes.

  4. 4

    Fold in the kale and keep stirring until wilted.

  5. 5

    Add any remaining water and seasonings. Stir in miso if using. Simmer 5–10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve hot.

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