Quick Kale Soup

Ingredients:

• 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 carrot diced
• 2 celery sticks diced
• 3 bacon rashers diced (leave out if you want to have it vegetarian)
• 3-4 thyme stems
• 2 bay leaves
• 4-6 cups water
• 3 stock cubes
• 1 can lentils rinsed and drained
• 1 kale washed and chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in pot and cook garlic, bacon, thyme, bay leaves, carrot and celery for 10 minutes on low heat.
2. Once done add water and stock cubes, bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add lentils and cook for 5-7 minuets.
4. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems then add kale and stir well.
5. Serve hot with bread of your choice if desired.