Italian Lentil Soup

    

Ingredients:  

 

Olive oil - 2 tbsp. 

 

Onions - 1 large (diced) 

 

Celery - 1 cup (diced without the leaves) 

 

Garlic - 4 cloves (crushed) 

 

Vegetable stock - 7-8 cups

 

Lentils - 1 cup (red, green or brown - washed and soaked overnight) 

 

Tomatoes - 430 g. (roasted, peeled and cubed) 

 

Bay leaves - 2 

 

Dry thyme - 1/4 tsp. 

 

Black pepper - 1/4 tsp.

 

Salt - to taste

 

Pepper - to taste 

 

Collard greens - 2 cups (roughly chopped) 

 

Chili powder - a pinch 

 

 

Method of Preparation:  

 

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, pour olive oil, and fry the onion, celery, and carrots for 6-7 minutes. 

 

When the onions become transparent, add garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes. 

 

Add the lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, chili, salt, and black pepper and stir well. 

 

Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, lower the flame and cook for 25-30 minutes until the lentils soften. 

 

Add the collard greens and cook for another 5 minutes. 

 

Serve hot and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com. one can see my crochet creations  

https://cancersupportindia.blogspot.com. feel free to view for easy, simple and health tips  

https://kneereplacement-stickclub.blogspot.com. for info on knee replacement

https://GSiyers home remedies.blogspot.com     is the latest addition to my blogs.