Warming Lentil Soup with Kale Rice
Cozy up with a bowl of this Warming Lentil Soup with Kale Rice, a nourishing and hearty dish that's perfect for chilly evenings or a satisfying meal prep option. Packed with protein-rich lentils, vibrant kale, and tender long-grain rice, this one-pot wonder strikes the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. A medley of aromatics—like garlic, cumin, and paprika—infuses the broth with rich, earthy flavors, while a splash of lemon juice brightens every spoonful. Ready in just about an hour and brimming with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this wholesome soup is a crowd-pleaser for vegans and omnivores alike. Serve it hot, topped with fresh parsley, for a soul-soothing dish that's as delicious as it is healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 units celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 units bay leaves
- 0.5 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups kale leaves, stems removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, stir in the rice and chopped kale. Continue simmering for another 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the lentils are cooked through.
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5944 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.4 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.7 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 591 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 4938 mg | 105% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
