RAINY DAY COLLARDS AND LENTIL SOUP
It's raining cold and damp outside. Inside you'll be all warmed up with this savory, comforting, hearty and nutritious soup. Great to make and freeze for those days that are just to busy to cook. Giving a vegetarian option or for meat eaters with bacon. Top with crispy croutons if desired.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat or if using fry bacon till crisp. Set bacon a side.
- In the oil or bacon fat saute the onions, red pepper, carrots, celery and garlic till tender about 8 minutes. Adding more olive oil if needed.
- Add the collards they will fill the pot but cook down a lot.Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer for 50 minutes.
- Taste to adjust seasonings.
- Crumble the bacon if using.
- Garnish the soup with one or all , a drizzle of vinegar, olive oil, bacon bits and fresh basil.
- Oh! be sure to remove the bay leaf before enjoying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 9.4
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fbrf12@gmail.comI can't wait to try this soup. It looks so delicious.
Ffh Liyftyk
liyftykf36@yahoo.comThis soup is a must-try for any fan of collard greens and lentils.
Hassanlakhmir Jamali
jamalihassanlakhmir@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our household.
mthokozisi sithole
m.s@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Tahera Rabi
t-rabi9@yahoo.comI love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients.
Wily Wills
wilywills51@aol.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover collard greens.
Kulsum Kulsum
kkulsum@yahoo.comI've never had collard and lentil soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so flavorful and hearty.
Philip Stein
philip@gmail.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of collards and lentils.
Mariah Beitey
beiteymariah36@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of collard greens, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils and spices really balance out the flavor of the greens.
Tertu Macline
tertu_macline@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Minhajul Islam
minhajul.i@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with a side of cornbread.
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xjhg-f95@yahoo.comThis is the best collard and lentil soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again and again.
alexutio
alexutio@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.
Amit Babu
babu.amit53@hotmail.comThis soup is delicious and so comforting. The collards and lentils are a great combination, and the spices really make it sing. I will definitely be making this again.
Umer Gujjar
gujjar_umer81@hotmail.co.ukI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it and it's so easy to make. I usually add a little extra spice to give it a bit of a kick.
Reatile Molokwane
molokwaner98@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is a lifesaver on a rainy day! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of collards and lentils, and the addition of the spices makes it really special.