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Lentil Soup
This hearty lentil soup will keep you warm on winter nights. It's a good source of vegetarian protein and has only 179 calories per serving. Get the recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 167 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 medium onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 1 lb. dry lentils sorted, rinsed
- 6 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth or chicken broth
- Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper to taste; optional
Instructions
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Heat oil in large, saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add onions, garlic, and carrots; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until onions are soft.
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Add lentils and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, at a gentle boil for 30 minutes, or until lentils are soft. (Add additional warm water if soup becomes too thick.)
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Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Recipe Notes
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