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Lemony Lentil Soup With Greens

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
• 1 1-pound package green lentils
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 cups chopped kale leaves
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Directions

1. In a pot heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add carrot, celery, and garlic and cook covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4. Add 12 cups broth, lentils, basil, thyme, and salt.
5. Bring to boiling.
6. Reduce heat.
7. Add kale and simmer, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes, adding additional broth if necessary.
8. Stir in lemon juice and top with lemon zest before serving.

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