Lebanese Lentil Soup
Prepare a generous batch of this nutritious Lebanese Lentil Soup, which is both vegetarian and vegan-friendly. This delightful dish features green lentils, hearty kale, vibrant sweet potato, zesty ginger, and a generous touch of garlic and lemon for a burst of flavor.
Get the Calorie Master app
Download on the App Store for the best experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry green lentil
- 3 large celery stalks
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro
- 1 whole bulb garlic,
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 6 cups 1 bunch Lacinato Kale, Swiss chard or any of your favorite greens
- 2 large carrots
- 2 32 ounce boxes vegetables broth (check labels for GF)
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the lentils with the broth and water.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then cover and reduce the heat to let it simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 30 minutes.
- 3
While the lentils are cooking, rinse the kale and separate the leaves from the stems. Chop the stems into small cubes and tear the leaves into large pieces.
- 4
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic. Sauté for less than a minute, being careful not to let it burn. Next, stir in the cilantro and cook until it starts to soften, then promptly remove from heat to keep the cilantro vibrant and fresh. Set aside.
- 5
When the lentils are tender, incorporate the celery, carrots, sweet potato, kale stems, and ginger into the pot. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
- 6
After the vegetables have softened, stir in the garlic and cilantro mixture along with the lemon juice. Let it simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the kale leaves. Cover the pot and let it sit for 10 minutes. Finally, give the soup a good stir before serving. This recipe yields 16 cups.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- You can use less garlic if you wish, we like it garlicky but 4 to 5 cloves would work.