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Hearty High Protein Lentil Soup

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A comforting soup packed with flavor and nutrition, providing 14 grams of protein per bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2–3 celery stalks, diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cup (300 g) green lentils
  • 4 cups (1000 ml) vegetable stock
  • 2 cups (50 g) Tuscan kale, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons flax seed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for another minute until it releases its fragrant essence.
  2. Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, and salt. Stir well to combine, inviting the fragrant spices to dance together in the pot.
  3. Add the tomato paste and let it cook for about a minute, allowing it to deepen in flavor and coat the vegetables beautifully.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, green lentils, and vegetable stock. Give everything a good stir to ensure all ingredients are well mixed. Bring it all to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30-35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in the shredded Tuscan kale. Cook for a couple more minutes until the kale has wilted.
  7. Sprinkle in the flax seed, adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Notes

Pair with crusty bread or a side salad. Can also be topped with Greek yogurt or Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

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