Lentil soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 164.9
  • Total Fat: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 272.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.3 g
  • Protein: 14.9 g

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Introduction

Lentils are tasty and filling. High in fiber and protein. They are quickly becoming one of my favorite foods. Lentils are tasty and filling. High in fiber and protein. They are quickly becoming one of my favorite foods.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Ingredients:
    Lentils, dry 1.5 cup
    Onions, raw, .5 cup, chopped
    Carrots, raw, 1 cup, thinly sliced
    Celery, raw, .5 cup, diced
    Garlic, 2 tsp
    Water, 4 cup
    Salt, 1 tsp
    Cayenne Pepper, 1/4 - 1/2 tsp

    Cook all above ingredients for 30 mins, bringing to a boil, then reduce to simmer, covered. Then add:

    Diced Tomatoes - garlic, basil, oregano, 1-15 oz can

    Cook 10 mins, then add:

    Fresh Zuchinni, quartered and sliced, 2 cups
    fresh Spinach leaves, if desired. 1-2 cups

    Cook 10 mins.

Directions

Makes 8 servings of 1 1/2 cups each

Wash lentils
In one pot, place lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, water, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, covered
Cook at simmer for 30 mins

Add tomatoes, simmer 10 mins
Add zuchinni and spinach, simmer 10 mins

add more water or broth if the soup is too thick.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNITAMOUSE.