Hands-On Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Warm up with this nourishing one-pot meal made with sweet potatoes, kale, leeks, and lentils. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, this soup is perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 leeks (white and light green parts), sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/2 cup brown lentils
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Step 1: Sauté the Leeks

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3–4 minutes.

Step 2: Cook the Tomatoes

• Add the drained whole tomatoes to the pot. Break them up with a spoon and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 3: Add the Soup Ingredients

• Pour in 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.
• Stir in the sweet potatoes, kale, lentils, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 4: Simmer

• Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer until the lentils are tender, about 25–30 minutes.

Step 5: Serve

• Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan, if desired.

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