Lentil Soup with Kale

Started making this on weekends to take into work. Simple and freezes/reheats very well.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic gloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed
• 7 cups vegetable (or chicken) stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 fresh sprigs of thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 leaves of kale

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium pot, heat up olive oil.
2. Saute onion, carrots, celery and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add rinsed lentils, stock, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, shredded kale leaves.
4. Bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer.
5. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until lentils have softened.
6. Taste and season with salt and pepper.