Nourishing Black Bean and Lentil Soup recipe.

This black bean and lentil soup is packed with nourishing ingredients and is a must-make on cold days! It is perfect for loading up on nutritious vegetables, fiber and protein. Plus, it’s super flavorful and very easy to make.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 carrots diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 1 yellow onion finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup lentils green or brown
• 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups chopped kale
• lemon juice to taste

Instructions

1. First, preheat some olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Then add the aromatics and vegetables and sauté until the vegetables start to soften. 
3. Next, add the tomato paste and spices. Continue to sauté for 1-2 minutes.
4. Now add the lentil, black beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
5. Take out the bay leaves. Partially blend the soup with an immersion blender.
6. Then stir in the kale and let the soup simmer for 1-2 minutes until it softens.
7. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and stir again. Garnish with parsley (optional) and enjoy!