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Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

31 Ratings
31 Ratings
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bowl of Lentil Soup
Makes: 10 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This wholesome lentil soup is simple yet satisfying. Using vegetable broth makes it a delicious vegetarian option.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
  • 1 large red, yellow, or white onion (chopped)
  • 3 carrots (finely diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 cups lentils (1 pound, rinsed)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce can)
  • 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth (2 quarts)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Sauté onions, carrots, red pepper flakes, and garlic in oil until soft.
  3. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and stir well.
  4. Add rinsed lentils and broth and simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Keep checking lentils until they are done.
  5. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Notes

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Source:

Bronson Wellness Center, Adapted from Easy Lentil Soup
Bronson Healthcare - Michigan

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 200
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 353 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 53 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 724 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 200
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 53 mg
Potassium 724 mg
Sodium 353 mg
Copper 409 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 49 mg
Phosphorus 270 mg
Selenium 4 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 162 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 9 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 204 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 46 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces

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