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Lemony Lentil Soup with Collards

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