Mom's Lentil Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 c brown lentils1/2 c brown rice1 onion, chopped finely1 tbsp canola oil2 cloves garlic, minced finely1/2 tsp saltpepper to taste
Directions
1) Bring 5 c water to a boil in a 3 qt. saucepan. Stir in lentils, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 min.
2) Heat oil in a skillet over med/high heat, then saute onions and garlic until onions are clear. Set aside.
3) After lentils have simmered for 20 min., add rice and sauted onion and garlic to the sacuepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 30-45 minutes. (depending on how mushy you like your lentils).
4) Serves 6.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOPHIEBLUE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 131.0
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 282.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
  • Protein: 5.7 g

Member Reviews
  • SHELPEN
    This soup is great and super easy to make. I threw in some frozen peas which added some flavor. Probably any frozen (or canned, or fresh) veggies added would boost the flavor too. - 10/3/07