Seasonal Winter Lentils

Ingredients:

• ​3 tablespoons EV olive oil
• 4 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
• 6 Large roma tomato, ground / finely diced 
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 bunch kale, thick stems removed and leaves cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• 1/2 cup brown lentils (Soaked Overnight in salted water)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• Pink salt and black pepper 

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Instructions:

Step 1) Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, breaking them up with a spoon, for 9 minutes.

Step 2) Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet potatoes, kale, lentils, thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.