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High Protein Lentil Soup
A hearty and nutritious lentil soup packed with protein, vegetables, and flavorful spices, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
vegetable
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium carrot (diced small)
- 2-3 stalks celery (diced)
seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes (14 oz each)
- 1.25 cups green lentils (rinsed, about 300g)
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups Tuscan kale (stems removed, leaves shredded)
- 2 tablespoons whole flax seeds
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and cook diced onion, carrot, and celery for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and spices; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add crushed tomatoes, lentils, and stock; bring to boil, then simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in kale, cook 2-3 minutes until wilted, then remove from heat. Mix in flax seeds, season with salt and pepper, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This soup is a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, making it a perfect nutritious meal.