Tomato Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups chopped tomatoes
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups chopped kale, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook onion and carrots in oil for 6 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic, thyme and cumin; cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce to a simmer and cook 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.

5. 5

   Add kale for the final 3 minutes and adjust seasoning.