Published on March 04, 2019

Kale and Lentil Soup

Asian Style Sautéed Greens

Yield: 8
Portion: ½ cup

Ingredients

  • 2 T. olive oil

  • 3/4 cup chopped onions

  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 3 -4 cups kale, ribs removed and chopped

  • 1 medium diced potato

  • 1# (about 4) Italian turkey sausage links, cooked and crumbled

  • 1 can tomatoes (15 oz.)

  • 1 tsp. basil

  • ½ tsp. thyme

  • ½ tsp. pepper

  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  1. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. 
  2. Add broth, garlic, lentils, carrot, and bay leaves. 
  3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. 
  4. Add greens, potatoes, tomatoes, basil, thyme, and pepper; and simmer for 20 minutes. 
  5. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

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