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Simple Lentil Soup

Simple Lentil Soup

Warm, nutritious lentil soup made simply and quickly.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian, Mediterranean
Calories: 295

Ingredients
  

  • 1 spray (about 1/3 second) Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cup Red lentils, raw (rinsed)
  • 1 medium White onion (diced)
  • 2 large Carrots (sliced)
  • 6 cup Vegetable stock/broth
  • 2 clove(s) Garlic
  • 2 cup Spinach
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Black pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the broth, lentils, carrots, cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  4. Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.

Notes

Nutrient
Amount
Calories
295
Calories from fat
19.1
Calories from saturated fat
3.1
Total Fat
2.1 g
Saturated Fat
0.3 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat
16.5 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
2100 mg
Potassium 728 mg
Total Carbohydrate
56 g
Dietary Fiber
9.9 g
Sugars
7.7 g
Protein
18.4 g
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