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Winter lentil & kale soup

This warm and filling high-fibre dish is great for those cold winter evenings and packs in a massive four of your 5 a day

What you need:

Cook the lentils in boiling water for 15 minutes, drain and return to the pan, add the kale, stock and the remaining ingredients. Simmer covered for 8 minutes then season to taste before serving.

Try using canned lentils for a quicker soup.

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Kale is one of the most tasty and attractive vegetables grown in Britain and it's packed full of good-for-you nutrients and easy to cook too.

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Containing two of your five a day, this easy soup is good for you and will warm you up from the inside out!

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