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Kale, Lentil, And Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon snipped basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 4 cups coarsely chopped kale
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried red lentils

Directions

1. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium-low heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, and garlic and cook, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add broth and dried basil (if using) and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in kale, salt, and pepper.
5. Return to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.

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