Rainy Day Collards and Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 slices center-cut bacon or 2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, dice
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small carrot, diced
1 celery rib
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs collard greens, stems removed and rough chopped
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lb crushed tomatoes
8 cups vegetable broth
1/4 tsp chili powder , more if you like it hot
1/2-1 tsp cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1 cup dried brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil , picked over and rinsed
balsamic vinegar or mirin
fresh basil

Directions:

In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat or if using fry bacon till crisp. Set bacon a side.
In the oil or bacon fat saute the onions, red pepper, carrots, celery and garlic till tender about 8 minutes. Adding more olive oil if needed.
Add the collards they will fill the pot but cook down a lot.Season with salt and pepper.
Top with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer for 50 minutes.
Taste to adjust seasonings.
Crumble the bacon if using.
Garnish the soup with one or all , a drizzle of vinegar, olive oil, bacon bits and fresh basil.
Oh! be sure to remove the bay leaf before enjoying.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.67 Kcal (1066 kJ)
Calories from fat	49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.44g	8%
Cholesterol	3.71mg	1%
Sodium	1358.66mg	57%
Potassium	846.8mg	18%
Total Carbs	42.77g	14%
Sugars	7.42g	30%
Dietary Fiber	12.36g	49%
Protein	12.85g	26%
Vitamin C	46.3mg	77%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	12%
Iron	9.2mg	51%
Calcium	226.7mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.38 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.46g	8%
Cholesterol	1mg	1%
Sodium	364.8mg	57%
Potassium	227.37mg	18%
Total Carbs	11.48g	14%
Sugars	1.99g	30%
Dietary Fiber	3.32g	49%
Protein	3.45g	26%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	77%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	2.5mg	51%
Calcium	60.9mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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