Simple Lentil Soup
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
* 2 cups lentils, rinsed * 6-8 cups of vegetable stock * 1 medium yellow onion * 2 cups of chopped yellow potatoes * 2 garlic cloves, chopped * 3-4 carrots, chopped * 1 tablespoon dried basil * 2 bay leaves * salt and pepper to taste
Pour vegetable stock into a large stock pot and turn the stove on high heat.
Add rinsed lentils, carrots, garlic, onion, potatoes, and herbs. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer (medium-low) and cover for an hour.
Check often to make sure water level is not too low, adding small amounts at a time if needed.
The end result is a thick soup, with the lentils being broke down and soft.
Taste and season with salt & pepper to preference.
Serves 4-6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LJKITKAT.
Add rinsed lentils, carrots, garlic, onion, potatoes, and herbs. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer (medium-low) and cover for an hour.
Check often to make sure water level is not too low, adding small amounts at a time if needed.
The end result is a thick soup, with the lentils being broke down and soft.
Taste and season with salt & pepper to preference.
Serves 4-6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LJKITKAT.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 256.8
- Total Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 46.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 54.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 17.1 g
- Protein: 10.3 g
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