Another Red Lentil Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 626.3
  • Total Fat: 13.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,828.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 112.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 18.1 g
  • Protein: 17.0 g

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Introduction

Super tasty lentil soup. Super tasty lentil soup.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    ~2 cups dry red lentils
    ~5 cups water
    1 carrot (diced)
    1 potato (cubed)
    1 onion (diced)
    salt
    pepper
    other spices (whatever seems tasty)
    1 Tbs olive oil (optional)

Tips

Some foam may form on top of the water while you boil the lentils. This is normal, but can be easily removed with a slotted spoon (recommended if you prefer to avoid being gassy).


Directions

Wash lentils in a medium saucepan until water is clear.
Add water to lentils.
Add carrot, potato, onion and salt.
Bring contents to a boil, then down to a simmer.
Add other spices (cumin, chili powder, black pepper, etc) until it seems tasty.
Continue to cook until lentils are soft and veggies are ready.
Add olive oil and serve.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TREWESTERRE.