Ava’s Hearty Lemon Lentil & Collard Green Soup
A comforting vegan lentil soup packed with nutritious collard greens, brightened with fresh lemon juice for a warming, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups collard greens, stems removed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped carrots, sautéing until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the lentils, diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, and water. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the chopped collard greens and continue cooking uncovered for 10 minutes until greens are wilted and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the soup from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm, optionally with crusty bread.
