Quick Lentil Soup with Kale
So, you forgot to meal prep, your fridge looks like a crime scene, and your energy’s somewhere between meh and flatlined. This soup’s your plant-powered rescue. It’s fast, fabulous, and crammed with kale, lentils, and just enough flavor to make you feel like a kitchen goddess. Kale gets its glow-up without tasting like lawn clippings. Lentils do the heavy lifting, while garlic and onion bring drama (the good kind). You’ll feel nourished, not bloated, and smugly healthy. Toss those takeout menus. Your detox-delicious, weeknight-friendly dinner just showed up with a ladle and zero judgment.
Quick Lentil Soup with Kale
A bold, easy vegan lentil soup with kale that slaps your taste buds and fuels your insides without crushing your schedule or soul.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup dried red lentils rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped kale stems removed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: red chili flakes for sass
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in your soup pot over medium heat.
- Add onion. Cook for 4 minutes until it stops looking awkward and turns translucent.
- Toss in garlic and cumin. Stir like you mean it for 2 minutes.
- Add lentils, broth, water, salt, and pepper. Stir like you’re manifesting a better week.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 20 minutes, or until lentils behave and soften.
- Stir in kale. Let it wilt like your patience in traffic—about 3 minutes.
- Add lemon juice. Taste. Gasp. Applaud yourself.
- Optional: Blend half if you like it smooth and fancy.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 14g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin A: 45%
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Folate: 32%
- Magnesium: 20%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Add coconut milk for creamy vibes without dairy guilt.
- Kale hater? Use spinach, but don’t tell kale.
- Store leftovers for 3 days. It reheats like a champ.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers that cost way too much.
- Don’t skip lemon—it lifts the flavor and your mood.
