Lemony Lentil Soup with Collards
You don't need broth for this lentil soup recipe--it's rich thanks to the browned bits in the bottom of the pan that meld into the soup, packing it with flavor. Ground coriander, from the seed of the cilantro plant, has a floral, citrusy flavor that dovetails nicely with the lemon.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried brown lentils
- 8 cups water, divided
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 6 cups chopped collard greens
- ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 pound small yellow potatoes, quartered
- juice of 1 medium lemon, plus wedges for serving