Southern Spicy Lenses

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 50.4
  • Total Fat: 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 521.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g

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Introduction

Adapted from a recipe on The Gracious Bowl's website, rich and earthy with just the right amount of southwestern zing! A great, heart healthy and nose clearing meal! Adapted from a recipe on The Gracious Bowl's website, rich and earthy with just the right amount of southwestern zing! A great, heart healthy and nose clearing meal!
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1 medium yellow onion, chopped
    1 medium carrot, chopped
    1 small red bell pepper, chopped
    1 jalapeno pepper, diced
    7 garlic cloves, sliced
    6 cups of water
    2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
    1 cup dried brown lentils
    28 oz crushed tomatoes, undrained
    2 bay leaves
    1 tbsp chipotle chili powder

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in carrot, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic and cook 4 minutes more.
Add water, stock, lentils, tomatoes, and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 18-20 minutes until the lentils and veggies are tender.
If you prefer a heartier texture to your soup, let it simmer for another 20 minutes or so to cook off some of the liquid.
Season to taste with the chili powder and a few twists of fresh ground pepper.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.