Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

This soup is so warming and delicious and it gets even better as the flavors combine, so it is great to have as leftovers too. This recipe is great in the winter or whenever you are looking for something hearty and satisfying. With some fresh bread and a glass of wine - this simple soups becomes a delicious meal.

Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped into bite sized pieces
1 cup green lentils
8 cups of water
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 bunch kale, washed and chopped into small bite sized pieces
4 tbsp vegetable bouillon (I really like Better Than Bouillon)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot. Add the diced onion and cook until it begins to soften and turn translucent. Then add the minced garlic and stir for about a minute (be mindful not to let the garlic burn) and then add the tomato paste, fresh parsley, the carrots and the celery. Stir that and let it cook for about five minutes. Then add the sweet potato, lentils, water, bay leaves, and the thyme. Bring to a rolling boil, and let it is simmer for 30 minutes or so. Check to see if the vegetables are tender and when they are - it's ready for the final steps.

Add the washed and chopped kale along with the vegetable bouillon. Let the kale heat through and turn bright green and then taste and add salt and pepper to your liking. Enjoy!