# Lemony Lentil Soup with Collards

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Prep time: 40 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Yields: 6 servings

* 1 cup dried brown lentils
* 8 cups water
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 medium onions, diced
* 2 medium carrots, diced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 6 cups collard greens, chopped
* 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
* 1 pound yellow potatos, quartered
* juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges

1. Boil lentils

Add lentils to a small saucepan with 3 cups of water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until tender (25-30 minutes).

2. Saute

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until lightly caramelized (15-20 minutes). Add garlic and coriander. Cook for another minute. Stir in collard greens and cilantro. Cook until collards are wilted (another minute).

3. Simmer

Add 1 cup of water and deglaze the pot. Add lentils with it's water. Add potatoes, lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium-low and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender (12-14 minutes). 

4. Serve

Serve 2 cups per bowl. Garnish with lemon wedges.

## Nutrition information

Per Serving:

* 296 calories
* protein 11.3g
* carbohydrates 42.3g
* dietary fiber 7.9g
* sugars 4.2g
* fat 10.1g
* saturated fat 1.4g
* vitamin a 5354.8iu
* vitamin c 37.9mg
* folate 225.2mcg
* calcium 136.6mg
* iron 3.1mg
* magnesium 53.5mg
* potassium 765mg
* sodium 427.7mg.

Exchanges:

* 2 fat
* 1 1/2 starch
* 1 1/2 vegetable
* 1 lean protein
