Winter Lentil Soup
3 leeks - 1/4โ wide half rounds
1 bunch kale - stems removed and 1/2โ wide strips
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 - 28oz cans whole tomatoes - drained
12 cups water
3 med-large sweet potatoes - peeled and 1/2โ dice
2 cups brown lentils (can substitute green)
2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 2 tsp dried
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
24 fresh basil leaves or 2 tsp dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Heat oil in 8 qut stock pot. Add the leeks and cook for 3 min.
Add the tomatoes and cook, breaking them up with a spoon, for 5 min.
Add the water and bring to a boil. Stir in the kale , sweet potatoes, lentils, thyme, salt, pepper, and basil (if using).
Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 min.
Spoon into individual bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan (if using).
Serves: 12 ` `Total cook time: 40 min.
Source: Real Simple March 2006
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