Lentil Kale Soup with Potato (Easy!)

This delicious lentil soup is brimming with plant-based nutrients! It's easy to make with simple pantry staples, so hearty, and customizable.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 3-4 cloves garlic
• 8 oz. gold potato
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup green/brown lentils
• 3-4 cups fresh kale (curly or lacinato)
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Dice onion and carrot.
2. 2In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion and carrot for about 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
3. 3Meanwhile, mince garlic and dice potato.
4. 4Add garlic, potatoes, cumin, and paprika to pot. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
5. 5Add broth, diced tomatoes, and lentils (rinsed and drained).
6. 6Increase heat and bring to a light boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
7. 7Meanwhile, roughly chop kale, large stems removed.
8. 8Stir in the kale during the last few minutes of cooking. Then salt & pepper to taste as desired.