Warming Lentil Soup With Kale & Rice Recipe

Name: Warming Lentil Soup With Kale & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or any light oil); 1 large white onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced (include the tops if you have them); 1 carrot, diced; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground sage; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (aka methi) (optional); 1 cup green lentil (or brown); 1/2 cup short grain brown rice (uncooked); 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or tamari etc, I use braggs); 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 6 kale leaves, finely chopped (about 6 small or 3 large ones); sea salt & pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or any light oil)
1 large white onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced (include the tops if you have them)
1 carrot, diced
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (aka methi) (optional)
1 cup green lentil (or brown)
1/2 cup short grain brown rice (uncooked)
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons soy sauce (or tamari etc, I use braggs)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
6 kale leaves, finely chopped (about 6 small or 3 large ones)
sea salt & pepper (to taste)

1
Warm the oil in a large soup pot or dutch oven. Add in the veg, starting with the onion, then celery, then carrot. You can chop and add to the pot as you go.
2
Once the onion is nicely cooked and translucent, add the garlic, bay leaves and the herbs/spices, (thyme, sage, paprika, turmeric, fenugreek if using). Saute a few minutes.
3
Add in the lentils and rice, leave for a few more minutes, stirring frequently to avoid sticking. After a few minutes, add in the broth and water. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat. Leave to simmer for about 30 minutes.
4
By now the rice and lentils should be close to done, add in the soy, vinegar and kale. Cook for another 15 minutes or so. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or any light oil), 1 large white onion, diced, 2 stalks celery, diced (include the tops if you have them), 1 carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Warming Lentil Soup With Kale & Rice 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.

Warming Lentil Soup With Kale & Rice

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