• prep: 10 min
• cook: 1 hr
• total: 1 hr 10 min

servings:

This vegetarian collard greens soup will keep you full, satisfied and feeling great. Awesome for losing weight!

• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 10 cups water
• 15 oz. can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 6 oz. can no-salt-added tomato paste
• 2 Tbs lower sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 2 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 Tbs salt-free herb seasoning (I like Mrs. Dash)
• 1 Tbs sugar/sweetener, your choice (see recipe notes)
• 1 tsp roasted garlic granules or garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• fresh black pepper to taste
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 6 cups packed collard greens, stems removed
• 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa

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