Budget Bytes' Chunky Lentil And Vegetable Soup

Name: Budget Bytes' Chunky Lentil And Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 cup leek, sliced (use the green bits if you want to make your leek go further); 3 -4 carrots, sliced; 3 celery ribs, sliced; 1 1/2 cups black beans, presoaked; 1 cup brown lentils; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 bunch kale, stems removed and sliced into strips

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup leek, sliced (use the green bits if you want to make your leek go further)
3 -4 carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 1/2 cups black beans, presoaked
1 cup brown lentils
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch kale, stems removed and sliced into strips

1
Cook garlic, leek and onion in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat until tender. Add the celery and carrots to the pot and continue to saute for about 5 more minutes.
2
Drain the black beans and add them to the pot along with the dry lentils, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and some freshly cracked pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill). Finally, add the diced tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth, and stir to combine.
3
Increase the heat to medium high and allow the pot to come up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low, place a lid on top, and let it simmer for 30 minutes. After 25 minutes, test the lentils to make sure they are tender. If not, continue to simmer until they are tender. Add the Kale and stir through. Once lentils are tender proceed to step 4.
4
Taste the soup and add salt as needed (I added 1/2 tsp). Serve hot.

373

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium onion, diced, 1/2 cup leek, sliced (use the green bits if you want to make your leek go further), and more.

Yes, Budget Bytes' Chunky Lentil And Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!