Summer Lentil Soup

2 carrots

2 red potatoes

half bunch kale and or dandelions

medium/small red onion

4 cloves garlic

2 cups red lentils

1 t cumin

1 t turmeric

salt

black pepper

8 cups water

2T olive oil

1 bay leaf

Boil water and lentils with pinch of salt and dollop of oil in large pot

While boiling chop all veggies.

Sauté onions in a skillet with oil over medium high heat, add spices, when translucent add carrots.

after two- 3 mins add to boiling lentils, add potatoes, bay leaf and garlic as well.

Season with salt and black pepper.

let re boil then turn fire down to low and let simmer, stirring occasionally.

after about 10 mins add chopped greens, stir.

after about 10 mins, turn off, season to taste.

enjoy, serves 6-8.