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Italian Lentil Soup

This Italian lentil soup is just what you need to bring the whole family together, feeding a group of up to 8 people with a rich, warm and delicious meal that can easily be made at home to unforgettable results. 

Prep Time 15 minutes
Serves: 8
Difficulty Level: Low
Italian Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
Olive oil - 2 tbsp.
Onions - 1 large (diced)
Celery - 1 cup (diced without the leaves)
Garlic - 4 cloves (crushed)
Vegetable stock - 7-8 cups
Lentils - 1 cup (red, green or brown - washed and soaked overnight)
Tomatoes - 430 g. (roasted, peeled and cubed)
Dry thyme - 1/4 tsp.
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Collard greens - 2 cups (roughly chopped)
Chili powder - a pinch
Method of Preparation:
  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, pour olive oil, and fry the onion, celery, and carrots for 6-7 minutes.
  2. When the onions become transparent, add garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, chili, salt, and black pepper and stir well.
  4. Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, lower the flame and cook for 25-30 minutes until the lentils soften.
  5. Add the collard greens and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve hot and garnish with parmesan cheese.
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