Black Beluga Lentil Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups cabbage chopped
- 4 fresh paste tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 8 cups veggie broth
- 1 cup black beluga lentils rinsed
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 1 cup baby potatoes cut in half
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 handfuls kale chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in soup pot. Add onions and celery and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute before adding cabbage.
- Brown this mixture for 5 minutes then add the tomatoes, cumin and turmeric.
- Cook about 10 minutes until the tomatoes release their juices, then add veggie broth, lentils, carrots, potatoes, fresh herbs, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 45 minutes, then add two handfuls of chopped kale and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings and serve with your favorite crackers or bread.
