Turn Heads with Luscious Lentil & Collard Green Soup!

This yummy lentil and collard soup can be eaten cold in the summer or hot in the winter. Make sure you find the right lentil type.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil, divided

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • 1tablespoonsalt

  • 1cupdry red lentils, rinsed and drained

  • 6cupswater

  • 1bunchcollard greens – rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced

  • 2tablespoonsminced garlic

  • 1tablespoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • cuplemon juice

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and salt; cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in lentils and cook for 1 minute. Pour in water, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. While the lentils are cooking, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add collard greens and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes.

  3. When lentils are tender, stir in collard greens, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon; simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Stir in lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
2g
8%
Sodium
1779mg
77%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
14%
Dietary Fiber
11g
38%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
15g
Vitamin C
38mg
192%
Calcium
170mg
13%
Iron
4mg
22%
Potassium
660mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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