Soup

Lemony Lentil Kale Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 tblsp olive oil
• 1 onion
• 3 c. kale, stems remove and chopped roughly
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tblsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 8 cups water
• 1 lb. green lentils
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. lemon juice from fresh squeezed lemons

Heat oil and add onion. Cook until onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Add pepper, cumin, and garlic and cook another minute. Add water and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer for about 25 minutes (lentils should be falling apart). Stir in kale and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and salt.