Lentil Garlic Soup

Name: Lentil Garlic Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 cups dried split lentils; 1 teaspoon cumin; 8 cups chicken broth; salt & pepper to taste; 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 40

Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil1 large onion4 cloves garlic2 cups dried split lentils1 teaspoon cumin8 cups chicken brothsalt & pepper to taste2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Saute chopped onion and pressed garlic in olive oil in large saucepan or soup pot. After vegetables are translucent, add cumin and saute for 1 more minute. Add chicken broth and lentils and simmer until lentils start to break down. Cook until desired thickness is acheived. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serves 5

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNROBERTS54.

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 254.5
Total Fat: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 786.6 mg
Total Carbs: 38.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 18.2 g
Protein: 15.9 g

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Member Reviews

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My son and I really liked it. It can take more garlic, and I added some frozen spinach near the end to add more nutrition. Once you add the lentils, on medium heat it takes about 20 minutes to cook. - 6/27/13