Spicy Green Lentil Kale Stew
Bursting with fresh herbs, spices and citrus, this is a simple and satisfying lentil soup with coconut and peppers to make on those days when you are tired and need a homecooked warm bowl of soup.
Servings 4 servings
Calories: 394kcal
Ingredients
Lentils and Vegetables
- 1 cup green lentils rinsed to remove debris
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 celery ribs diced
- 2 medium carrots diced
Seasoning and Broth
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 quart of low-sodium vegetable broth
- 6.75 ounces coconut milk about half of a 13.5 oz can
- salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Quick Zhug Sauce
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
Finishing Touch
- ½ cup red bell peppers diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups kale stems removed, washed, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Equipment
- Dutch Oven Can also use a soup pot if a dutch oven is not available
Instructions
- Save time in the kitchen: Read the instructions thoroughly, then gather and prep all your ingredients before cooking! Learn Prepping Tips.
- Cook the Mirepoix: Heat a Dutch oven on medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add and heat the olive oil. Add the onions, celery, carrots, and thyme, occasionally stirring to prevent burning for 3 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Build the Soup: Add the green lentils, vegetable broth, coconut milk, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Then, cover and bring to a boil.
- Simmer the Soup: Once it starts boiling, lower the heat to low-medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes, cooking the lentils halfway.
- Finish the Soup: Add the zhug, parsley, lemon juice, red bell pepper, garlic, and kale, and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes covered. It will be done when the kale is tender and the lentils are cooked through. Then, Add and mix in well the lemon zest and taste for salt, add more if necessary.
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Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8330IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 7mg
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