Spicy Kale & Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped kale, stalks removed
• 1 carrot, chopped or sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup dried brown/green lentils
• 1 chilli or chilli paste, to taste
• Sprinkle paprika
• 2 cups chicken stock, salt reduced
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped pumpkin
• 2 mushrooms cut into quarters

Method

1. 1Bring to boil your water and chicken stock in a medium pot with lid on.
2. 2Turn down to a simmer and add lentils, chilli and garlic. Simmer for 20 mins.
3. 3Add carrot, pumpkin, mushrooms and simmer for a further 10 mins or unti softened. Season wiht salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4Add kale and simmer a further couple of minutes.
5. 5Serve immediately.