Lentil Lemon Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 c. lentils (rinsed)4 c. stock (chicken or vegetable, calories calculated w/ chicken stock)1/4 T. red pepper flakes (optional)Juice of 1 lemonCoarse grained salt and cracked black pepperSpinach leaves (optional)A note on lentils: red lentils become a thick, mushy soup, whereas brown and green lentils retain their shape. Red lentils are nice for cold winter days.
Directions
Servings: 4, approx. 1-1/2 c.

Place lentils, stock and red pepper flakes in pot. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to simmer. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft (about 30 minutes, depending on how soft you like your lentils. The type of lentils will also determine cooking time). Add more stock or water if soup is too thick. Add lemon juice and spinach just before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper (and more lemon if you like). Serve immediately.

Note on nutrition info. Recipe has been calculated using all of the optional ingredients.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 08BRIDE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 68.5
  • Total Fat: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 536.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 5.4 g

Member Reviews
  • STITCHMAMA3
    Really liked this. Loved the tang from the lemon and crushed red pepper. Also added some chili powder and carrots. Definitely will make again. - 9/11/11
  • CD3054111
    This dish was amazing! We had some bread with it as well, and it was just great. We added onions, barley, and some green onions for flavor. - 3/5/08
  • CAROG424
    Ohhhh Soooo good! Enjoyed on a rainy day for lunch with a seving of a multi grain bread. YUM - 10/1/07