Lentil Soup
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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
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Sauté onions, carrots, red pepper flakes, and garlic in oil until soft.
- Add tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and stir well.
- Add rinsed lentils and broth and simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Keep checking lentils until they are done.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition
| Calories | 200 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 353 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Bronson Wellness Center, Adapted from Easy Lentil Soup Bronson Healthcare - Michigan