Rainy Day Collards And Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Rainy Day Collards And Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices center-cut bacon or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, dice; 1 small red bell pepper, diced; 1 small carrot, diced; 1 celery rib; 3 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 lbs collard greens, stems removed and rough chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb crushed tomatoes; 8 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, more if you like it hot; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup dried brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil, picked over and rinsed; Optional Garnish; balsamic vinegar or mirin; fresh basil

Servings: persons

2 slices center-cut bacon or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, dice
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small carrot, diced
1 celery rib
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs collard greens, stems removed and rough chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb crushed tomatoes
8 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, more if you like it hot
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup dried brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil, picked over and rinsed
Optional Garnish
balsamic vinegar or mirin
fresh basil

1
In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat or if using fry bacon till crisp. Set bacon a side.
2
In the oil or bacon fat saute the onions, red pepper, carrots, celery and garlic till tender about 8 minutes. Adding more olive oil if needed.
3
Add the collards they will fill the pot but cook down a lot.Season with salt and pepper.
4
Top with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer for 50 minutes.
5
Taste to adjust seasonings.
6
Crumble the bacon if using.
7
Garnish the soup with one or all , a drizzle of vinegar, olive oil, bacon bits and fresh basil.
8
Oh! be sure to remove the bay leaf before enjoying.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices center-cut bacon or 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, dice, 1 small red bell pepper, diced, 1 small carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Rainy Day Collards And Lentil 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!

Rainy Day Collards And Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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