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Ingredientes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups red lentils
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped collardsInstructions
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