French lentil and Kale Soup

Yesterday was such a wonderful day! Yes I know it was on the cool side, but I enjoy that kind of weather. Soups are one of my favorite things to make, but for the most part I hardly ever make it during the hotter months, so I really enjoyed yesterday. I also got to make some bread woo-hoo! You can find the French lentils at anyone of our health food stores, but if can't find them, any lentil will do, just adjust cooking time.

2 c French lentils, rinsed, picked over and drained
2 large onions (whatever your favorite from The Farm B/B or Old Path)
2 lg Old Path carrots
2 lg tomatoes (just regular ole tomato, Old Path has some great ones, but you could use heirloom)
6 c chicken stock, preferably home made (note to self...post stock recipe)
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp olive oil
s/p to taste
2 c cooked and chopped kale, swiss chard or spinach (such great choices from Gaia's Breath or Old Path)

Heat a large stock pot over medium heat, add in oil. Dice onion and carrot, add to oil. Saute for 5-7 minutes, until onions are soft. Add in cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, . Stir to combine, add in lentils. Let cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add in tomatoes and stock, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, simmer uncovered for about 40-50 minutes. Add in greens, stir to combine and heat through.

Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar or some greek yogurt.