Lentil Kale Soup

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serves 6
Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 onion one large onion, chopped.
• 3 carrots Medium sized. Washed and chopped 
• 1 fennel bulb cored and chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 cup lentils rinsed and drained
• 6 cups chicken broth chicken or vegetable .
• 2 cups kale Remove ribs and tear into pieces.
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• salt to taste 

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Preparation

• Heat oil in a large pot.
• Add finely chopped onions, carrots, and fennel. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic. Cook for one minute.
• Add cumin, turmeric, and thyme. Stir into vegetables.
• Stir in lentils and broth. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to bring it to a simmer. Cook for 30-35 minutes.
• Add balsamic vinegar and stir.
• Stir in kale pieces, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Enjoy!

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