Spiced Red Lentil Soup

KSL Benefits:

This protein-packed soup features lentils and moringa for iron and amino acids, plus kale for antioxidants and digestive fiber.

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4-6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 3 carrots, shredded
• 1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed
• 1.5 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes or 5 medium tomatoes, diced 
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups kale, (chopped)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp moringa powder
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Pink Himalayan salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, and carrots until softened.
2. Add lentils, tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Stir in kale and moringa powder. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper before serving.

Macros Per Serving (Approx.):

• Protein: 15g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 44g
• Fiber: 8g

Micronutrients Per Serving (Approx.):

• Iron: 30% DV
• Vitamin K: 80% DV
• Folate: 60% DV
• Calcium: 15% DV

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Grocery List:

• Produce
  • 2 onions
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 lemon
  Pantry
  • Olive oil
  • 1.5 cups red lentils
  • 5 medium tomatoes or 2 (14 oz) cans of diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or equivalent in cartons/cubes)
  Seasonings
  • Ground cumin
  • Smoked paprika
  • Moringa powder
  • Pink Himalayan salt
  • Black pepper