I love this simple recipe from the Modern Proper. It’s the perfect dairy free, easy peasy nutritious soup that’s perfect for your Meatless Monday dinner. It whips up in a flash and is packed with flavor. I think you will love it too!

• Serves: 4-8
• Prep Time:  15 min
• Cook Time:  30 min

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups dried green lentils
• 2 (13.5 oz) cans coconut milk (I use lite)
• 6 cups low sodium chicken stock or vegetable broth (for vegan)
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, about 2 small potatoes, peeled and 1 1/2″ cubed
• 4 cups packed kale, stems removed and torn into 2″ pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt (or as per your taste)
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp yellow curry powder
• 1 cinnamon stick, or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

1. In a 5 quart soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). 
2. Add all other ingredients except for kale and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer. 
3. Allow the soup to simmer covered for 20 minutes.
4. Add in kale and simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes. Serve with warm bread and enjoy! 

If using a slow-cooker, add all ingredients (except kale) and cook on low for 4 hours. Add kale for the last 30 minutes of cook time.

Nutrition Info

• Calories 506 (if serving 4)
• Protein 17 g
• Carbohydrates 48 g
• Total Fat 28 g
• Dietary Fiber 13 g
• Cholesterol l0 mg
• sodium 327 mg
• Total Sugars 15 g

Lentil soup is packed with nutrition, and this one in particular packs a nutritional punch. Vegan and vegetable-loaded, it’s a healthy, hearty power house. Here’s why lentils are so good for you:

• Eating lentils may help to lower cholesterol, and having low cholesterol is associated with a lower risk for heart disease.
• High in insoluble fiber, lentils take a long time to digest. This means that they can help to stabilize your blood sugar, and just generally are good for your digestive health.
• Lentils are an excellent vegan source of protein! 26% of the calories in lentils come from protein. For this reason, lentils make a great vegan or “meatless Monday” option.
• They’re also a great source of iron.