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.