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Detox Lentil Soup
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5 from 13 votes

Detox Lentil Soup Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time11 minutes
Course: DINNER, gluten free, kids, recipes, soup + stew + chili, vegan, vegetarian
Cuisine: kids, soup + stew + chili
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green lentils
  • 2 onions chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 2 leeks chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 stalks of chopped celery about 3 cups
  • 6 carrots chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 1 bunch of collard greens stemmed and cut into ribbons
  • 4 cups chicken stock use veggie broth to keep recipe 100% vegan
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are translucent and very tender.
  • Add the celery, carrots and collards and saute for 10 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, water, tomato paste, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Adjust the seasonings and finish with the sherry vinegar. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4080IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2.9mg