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Spicy French Lentil, Kale and Spinach Soup
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Spicy French Lentil, Kale and Spinach Soup

50 minServes 6Nutri-Score A€
from @startwithbeans27 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • onion (medium, diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • celery (stalks, diced)Produce3 pieces
  • cumin (ground)Spices3 g
  • coriander (ground)Spices3 g
  • chile powderSpices3 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices1 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • canned whole tomatoes (28 oz can, chopped)Pantry800 g
  • Puy lentils (rinsed)Pantry200 g
  • vegetable brothPantry1.4 litres
  • spinach (two big handfuls)Produce100 g
  • kale (two big handfuls, chopped)Produce100 g

per serving

Nutrition

145kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
7 g
Fat
3 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • wooden spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the aromatics

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
    • Add the onion and garlic and stir.
    • Add the celery and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened.
    Step 1

  2. Toast the spices

    • Add the cumin, coriander, chile powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and bay leaf.
    • Stir until the spices become fragrant.
    Step 2

  3. Add tomatoes, lentils and broth

    • Chop the whole canned tomatoes and add them with their juice.
    • Stir in the lentils and the vegetable broth.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the soup

    • Bring the soup to a boil.
    • Lower the heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, stirring now and then.
    Step 4

  5. Wilt the greens and serve

    • Stir in the spinach and kale right before serving.
    • Ladle into bowls while hot.
    Step 5
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