Lentil Soup To Nurture Your Soul & Your Body

During the colder months lentil soup can be so filling and soothing for both the body and soul. It's also loaded with protein and very low in fat.

Here's a great lentil soup recipe that my mom use to make all the time. This is one recipe I make often in the winter. Many times I serve it as a main meal mixed with brown rice, or with a side of toasted whole grain bread.

Ingredients;

4 tbs olive oil

1 chopped yellow onion

2 carrots, chopped

2 sticks chopped celery

4 large cloves of garlic, chopped

2 medium peeled and chopped potatoes

5 cups of water

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

1 tbs basil

1 tbs parsley

2 medium bay leaves

2 medium chopped tomatoes

1 1/2 cups of dry lentils

2 cups of chopped kale (optional)

In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil. Add onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, garlic and potatoes. Saute over medium high heat for ten minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.

Add the rest of the ingredients except the kale to the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover for about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add kale during the last 15 minutes of cooking time if using.

Once done pour the soup over brown rice, or serve with a side of toasted whole grain bread.

This is sure to warm your bones on these frigid days.