Lentil and Green Collard Soup

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This yummy lentil and collard soup can be eaten cold in the summer or hot in the winter. Make sure you find the right lentil type.

Submitted by cook
Updated on October 1, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and salt; cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in lentils and cook for 1 minute. Pour in water, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. While the lentils are cooking, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add collard greens and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes.

  3. When lentils are tender, stir in collard greens, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon; simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Stir in lemon juice before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307 Calories
12g Fat
39g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 1779mg 77%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 38mg 43%
Calcium 170mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 660mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.