Leftover Turkey Soup (Easy and Nourishing)

Ingredients

• leftover turkey meat ((diced))
• 2 large carrots ((diced))
• 2 stalks celery ((diced))
• 1 medium yellow onion ((diced))
• 2 TBSP butter ((or olive oil))
• 4 cups chicken broth ((or turkey stock))
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 medium potatoes ((or sweet potatoes, diced))
• 1 bunch kale
• 1 cup French lentils
• salt ((to taste))
• black pepper ((to taste))
• fresh parsley ((optional, for garnish))
• fresh thyme ((optional, for garnish))