Mediterranean Lentil and Collards Soup by Only Gluten Free Recipes

olive oil, yellow onion, celery, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric, vegetable broth, dry brown lentils, carrots, bay leaf, himalayan salt, ground black pepper, collard leaves, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Category: Lentil Soup

– 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
– 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
– 2 medium celery stalks, diced
– 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tsp. GF ground cumin
– 1 tsp. GF ground turmeric
– 4 cups GF low-sodium vegetable broth + 1 1/4 cups water
– 1 1/2 cups dry brown lentils, rinsed in cold water
– 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
– 1 GF bay leaf
– 1 tsp. Himalayan salt
– 1/2 tsp. GF ground black pepper
– 3 collard leaves, cut into 1-inch wide strips
– 1 tbsp. Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar