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 medium-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.