French Lentil Soup Recipe

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French Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. Cut bacon into matchstick pieces. Melt butter in a stockpot, then add bacon. Saute over medium heat 4-5 minutes until beginning to crisp.
  2. Add carrots, shallot, celery and garlic, and saute 5 minutes.
  3. Add thyme, lentils and liquid. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and simmer 35-45 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  4. Remove garlic cloves and thyme stems. If desired, puree part of the soup with an immersion blender to thicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 165.97 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.9g 9%
Cholesterol 11.25mg 4%
Sodium 88.53mg 4%
Potassium 396.02mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.41g 7%
Sugars 3.21g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8.73g 35%
Protein 8.5g 17%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 64.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.65 Kcal (174 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.48g 9%
Cholesterol 2.82mg 4%
Sodium 22.21mg 4%
Potassium 99.37mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.12g 7%
Sugars 0.81g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 35%
Protein 2.13g 17%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7%
Iron 0.5mg 12%
Calcium 16.2mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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