Fall Fare: French Lentil Soup With Crispy Kale

French lentils are known for their rich, nutty flavor and hold their shape well when cooked, making them perfect for soups and salads.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Fall Fare: French Lentil Soup With Crispy Kale

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: French Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup French Lentils
• 4 cups Vegetable Stock
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery Stalk
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 4 leaves Kale
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
3. Add French lentils and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place kale leaves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until crispy.
5. Once the lentils are cooked, remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some lentils whole for texture.
6. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve the soup hot, topped with crispy kale leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 6g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.