Easy, quick and oh so good for your thighs and gut. That's a lovely thought, right? You will want to freeze the extra soup. It makes for a quick meal just when you think there are no other options but a no-good-for-you burger. This soup is vegan but if you have a meat eater in the family you could add chicken sausage.
: phoebe wrote this
: soup
Serves: 12-16
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or chipotle infused Seasons Olive Oil
1½ - 2 cups chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons dried Italian herb blend
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 teaspoons dried lemon pepper seasoning
2 dried bay leaves
12 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (substitute carrots for sweet potatoes)
28-ounce can of diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 cups low-sodium broth
8 ounces dried lentils (I went all in and used the whole bag..I like mine stew like)
½ cup whole grain rice
2 handfuls of spinach or kale *add just before serving so it's not overcooked*