Spicy Red Lentil, Tomato and Kale Soup

This soup really is super delicious...... and nutritious.....

Ingredients:
- 1 tsp coconut oil (or other)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 celery sticks, sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tin tomatoes
- 8 cups veg stock
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups finely chopped kale


In a large pot, saute the onion and garlic in the oil for about 3 minutes. Add the celery and saute a few more minutes.

Stir in the bay leaf, spices, tomatoes, stock, and lentils, then bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 min.

Add kale and simmer 5 to 10 min or until kale is soft.

Serve with fresh crusty bread.

For an omnivores delight, add chorizo, as we did the second night.....