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Hearty Lentil Soup
Warming, filling soup packed with protein and vegetables. Budget-friendly comfort food that feeds a crowd.
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
easy
Total Time
55 min
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Ingredients
1cupGreen lentils, rinsed
4cupsVegetable broth
1canDiced tomatoes
2carrotsCarrots, diced
2stalksCelery, diced
1onionOnion, diced
3clovesGarlic, minced
2leavesBay leaves
2tbspOlive oil
Nutrition
Calories
180
30 per serving
Protein
12g
24% DV
Fat
4g
6% DV
Carbs
28g
9% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
Protein27%
Fat20%
Carbs62%
Fiber
8g
Sodium
620mg
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Heat oil in large pot, sauté vegetables 8 minutes.
8m
2
Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
1m
3
Add lentils, broth, tomatoes, and bay leaves.
4
Simmer covered 25-30 minutes until tender.
30m
5
Remove bay leaves, season to taste.