Halal High Protein Vegetable Lentil Soup

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced; 3 carrots, diced; 3 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced; 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1.5 cups green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 7 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, bay leaf
• 3 cups chopped kale or spinach
• Salt, pepper, fresh parsley

1. 1Heat oil; sauté onion, carrots, celery 7 min. Add garlic and remaining vegetables 3 min.
2. 2Stir in lentils, tomatoes, broth, cumin, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf.
3. 3Simmer 30-35 min until lentils are tender. Stir in greens until wilted. Remove bay leaf and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition values are estimates.