Quick and Balanced Lentils and Greens Soup

January, 4 2024 | by ANNALIISA KAPP

Enjoy this recipe from our friend Annaliisa Kapp (@annaliisakapp), a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who helps ambitious women reverse the effects of stress through nutrition and self care so they can get their energy back! You can learn more about Annaliisa on her website HERE!

 We want you to stay balanced and well nourished with this quick Lentil + Greens Soup powered up with functional mushrooms!

We have added all the ingredients to help you take on this season feeling resilient & fabulous:

· Lentils + hemp seeds provide fibre & protein to keep you full, energized, & balance your blood sugar to avoid dips & lulls in your day

· Keep your immune health in tip top shape with kale: high Beta-carotene & B vitamins, which help to increase white blood cell count in the body; these cells are the primary “killer cells” of the immune system

· Onions & garlic, which have anti-microbial properties, & can act as a natural means to fight infections

· Functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Shiitake, & Maitake help our body & mind adapt to stress, have anti-inflammatory properties, support our immune system, & provide prebiotics to keep our digestion running strong

INGREDIENTS: 

· 1 cup of dry red lentils, rinsed well & picked over 

· 1 large onion, chopped finely 

· 3 garlic cloves, minced 

· 4 cups kale, finely sliced 

· 3 celery stalks, chopped finely 

· 1 Tbsp coriander 

· 2 tsp Eversio Wellness Balance Blend mushroom powder 

· 418ml can/jar of chopped tomatoes  

· 4 cups broth of choice 

· ½ tsp pink salt  

· 1 organic lemon, zested + juiced 

· 1 Tbsp coconut oil 

Toppings (optional)

· Radish sprouts  

· 4 Tbsp hemp seeds

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a medium pot & sauté onions & celery for 5 minutes with salt. Add in kale, garlic, lemon zest, coriander & functional mushroom powder & stir for 1 min.  

2. Add in tomatoes & broth. Stir well.

3. Cover & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 15-20 min, or until the lentils are soft. Squeeze in the lemon juice. 

4. Serve hot with hemp seeds & a slice of lemon.

Makes 4 servings. Enjoy!