Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 165.6
  • Total Fat: 7.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 59.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
  • Protein: 6.9 g

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Introduction

Rich and hearty soup Rich and hearty soup
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 onion chopped
    1/4 c olive oil
    2 carrots diced
    2 stalks celery chopped
    2 cloves garlic minced
    1 tsp dried oregano
    1 bay leaf
    1 tsp dried basil
    1 ( 14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    2 cups dried lentils
    8 cups water
    1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced

Directions

1. in large soup pot,heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil: cook for 2 minutes.

2. Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, add more vinegar if desired.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROCKNROBIN62.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Good
    Delicious soup recipe. - 3/4/21


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    Incredible!
    I make a very similar soup, only don't add the tomato. It is filling and delicious
    - 1/9/21


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    Incredible!
    It's so delicious! - 1/7/21


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    yummy - 9/10/20


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    This is an excellent base for the soup. I added dijon mustard and white vinegar to taste. Totally yummy! - 5/1/15