Lemony Lentil Soup with Collards

Name: Lemony Lentil Soup with Collards
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils; 8 cups water, divided; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 6 cups chopped collard greens; 0.75 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 pound small yellow potatoes, quartered; Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving

Instructions

Prep:40min

You don't need broth for this lentil soup recipe--it's rich thanks to the browned bits in the bottom of the pan that meld into the soup, packing it with flavor. Ground coriander, from the seed of the cilantro plant, has a floral, citrusy flavor that dovetails nicely with the lemon.

Updated at: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:14:29 GMT