Lentil Soup with Chard & Orzo
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 T olive oil1 sm. yellow onion, minced1 med. carrot, grated1/3 c. minced celery2 garlic cloves, minced7 c. water1 1/4 c. dried brown lentils, picked over & rinsed2 T tomato paste1/2 c. dry red wine1/3 c. minced fresh parsley leaves1/2 t. minced fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 t. dried1 bay leafSalt & freshly ground black pepper2 c. coarsely chopped Swiss chard (tough stems removed)1/2 c. orzo
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, & garlic. Cover & cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add water, lentils, tomato paste, wine parsley, thyme, bay leaf, & salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low & simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
About 10 minutes before end of cooking time, remove the bay leaf & stir in the chard.
Meanwhile, cook the orzo in a pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 5 minutes. When ready to serve, stir the cooked orzo into the hot soup, then ladle immediately into bowls.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARLASKIS.
About 10 minutes before end of cooking time, remove the bay leaf & stir in the chard.
Meanwhile, cook the orzo in a pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 5 minutes. When ready to serve, stir the cooked orzo into the hot soup, then ladle immediately into bowls.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARLASKIS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 199.7
- Total Fat: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 749.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 29.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Protein: 8.0 g
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