Lentil and Kale Soup

• 1.5 cupsgreen lentils
• 4 cupskale, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 6 cupsvegetable stock
• 1 tspcumin

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the green lentils in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches, then set aside.

2. 2

   Cook kale and carrots in the same pot until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the green lentils, add the liquid, and scrape up every browned bit from the bottom.

4. 4

   Simmer partly covered on low, 35-45 minutes, until everything is tender and the sauce has body.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt and acid at the end — that's what makes Lentil and Kale Soup taste finished.