Lentil and Green Collard Soup

This lentil and collard soup is loaded red lentils, fresh collard greens, fragrant spices, and lemon juice. Enjoy it hot or cold in any weather.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 0.33333334326744 cup lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and salt; cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in lentils and cook for 1 minute. Pour in water, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the lentils are cooking, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add collard greens and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

When lentils are tender, stir in collard greens, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon; simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in lemon juice before serving.