Amazing Whole Meal Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 cup red lentil
• 3 cups water
• 3 chicken flavored bullion cubes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 bunch kale, thoroughly cleaned and chopped

• 1 (6 ounce) package rice noodles

Directions

1. 1

   heat olive oil in large pot over med-low heat.

2. 2

   add celery, onion, bell pepper, and salt. cover and sweat for 5 mins or until vegetables begin to turn translucent.

3. 3

   add garlic and continue cooking for two minutes.

4. 4

   add remaining ingredients, except pasta and kale. cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes. lentils should be done.

5. 5

   add kale and pasta. cook for two more minutes.

6. 6

   serve!