Lentil Soup with swiss chard
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 177.3
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 9.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,476.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
- Protein: 10.2 g
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Introduction
my fav low cal winter soup my fav low cal winter soupNumber of Servings: 5
Ingredients
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Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
Pancetta, 1 oz, chopped
Carrots, raw, 1.5 cup, chopped
Fennel, 1 bulb, chopped
Onions, raw, 1 medium, chopped
Thyme, fresh, 1 tsp
Herb de Provence, 1/2 tsp
Tomato Paste, 3 tbsp
Chicken Broth, 5 cup
Swiss Chard, 4 cup, chopped
Tips
i use kitchen basics broth...its the best! otherwise, it's probably best to choose a low sodium option. i also add about 1/2 tsp of herb de provence when i add the thyme...the builder didnt have it in the database.
Directions
in a large soup pot or dutch oven: brown pancetta in olive oil. meanwhile chop carrots, onion and fennel. add vegetables once pancetta is browned and crispy.
add salt & pepper and thyme - saute until translucent (about 7 or 8minutes). add tomato paste, cook a few minutes. add rinsed lentils and all the broth. bring to a light boil, then simmer with the lid on until lentils are soft...20 - 40 minutes. finally add cleaned, chopped swiss chard and cook until it is all wilted and combined. season again with salt & pepper if needed. serve.
Serving Size: 5-6 bowls
add salt & pepper and thyme - saute until translucent (about 7 or 8minutes). add tomato paste, cook a few minutes. add rinsed lentils and all the broth. bring to a light boil, then simmer with the lid on until lentils are soft...20 - 40 minutes. finally add cleaned, chopped swiss chard and cook until it is all wilted and combined. season again with salt & pepper if needed. serve.
Serving Size: 5-6 bowls