{"id":769,"date":"2012-01-20T20:18:40","date_gmt":"2012-01-21T02:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com\/?p=769"},"modified":"2012-01-20T20:18:40","modified_gmt":"2012-01-21T02:18:40","slug":"soup-with-lentils-fresh-herbs-kale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com\/?p=769","title":{"rendered":"Soup with Lentils, Fresh Herbs & Kale"},"content":{"rendered":"

SOUP WITH LENTILS, FRESH HERBS AND KALE <\/strong><\/p>\n

1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL<\/p>\n

1 clove garlic, minced 1<\/p>\n

1 onion, diced 1<\/p>\n

1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced 1<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed 125 mL<\/p>\n

1\/3 cup brown rice 75 mL<\/p>\n

2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced, about 2 cups (500 mL) 2<\/p>\n

4 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 L<\/p>\n

1 1\/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1\/2 tsp (2 mL) dried 7 mL<\/p>\n

1 1\/2 tsp chopped fresh basil or 1\/2 tsp (2 mL) dried 7 mL<\/p>\n

2 cups chopped kale, fibrous stems removed 500 mL<\/p>\n

Salt and ground black pepper<\/p>\n

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and sweet potato; cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently or until soft.<\/p>\n

2. Add lentils, rice, tomatoes, broth, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until lentils are tender.<\/p>\n

3. Stir in kale, return to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes or until kale is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n

Makes 4 servings, 1 3\/4 cup (425 mL) each<\/p>\n

Recipe taken from Fresh and Healthy Cooking for Two – Easy Meals for Everyday Life<\/em><\/strong>, by Ellie Topp and Marilyn Booth (Formac 2011)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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