Courtesy of Ryan Torris

Best Lentil Soup • ¾ cup dry green lentils, rinsed • 1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoes • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 12 fresh thyme sprigs, bundled • 6 cups vegetable broth

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 4 medium carrots, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped • 8 cups kale chopped (keep leaves & stems separated) • Heaping ½ teaspoon ground cumin • 4 garlic cloves, grated

• Sea salt & black pepper (to taste) • Option garnish: ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, kale stems, cumin, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. 2. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, lentils, vinegar, thyme, and broth. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Add the kale leaves and cook for 5 minutes, or until wilted. 3. Remove the thyme bundle and season to taste. Serve topped with the parsley, red pepper flakes and Parmesan, if desired.

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