Hearty Vegan Soup with Lentils | Simple Pantry Dish - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of olive oil—taste the best if it's extra virgin.
• 1 average-sized yellow onion, chopped small.
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced.
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced finely.
• 2 teaspoons of ground cumin spice.
• 1 teaspoon curry seasoning mix.
• ½ teaspoon of dried thyme for flavor.
• 1 can (28 oz) of drained diced tomatoes.
• 1 cup of rinsed green or brown lentils.
• 4 cups vegetable stock or broth.
• 2 cups plain water.
• 1 teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavors.
• A pinch of red chili flakes (optional).
• Black pepper as per your preference.
• 1 cup of finely chopped kale or collard leaves.
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.