Red Lentil Thermos Soup Recipe

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Red Lentil Thermos Soup
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Directions:

  1. If you are packing this in a thermos, pre-heat the thermos by filling it with boiling water and letting it sit while you do the following:.
  2. First, re-constitute the soup with an equal amount of water. Stir well.
  3. Grate the vegetables into the pot. Add the lentils. Season to taste.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Pack into a thermos and go! Or, simmer 2-3 more minutes and eat right away.
  5. Tip: You can grate the vegetables into the pot the night before and leave them there, covered, until ready to go.
  6. Variations: Grate zucchini instead of parsnip. Add minute rice, couscous or cooked pasta. Replace the lentils with canned red beans, pinto beans or black beans.
  7. NOTE: You must use RED lentils in this recipe! Green lentils take much longer to cook. Red lentils cook very quickly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.81 Kcal (853 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.48g 1%
Sodium 98.41mg 4%
Potassium 733.26mg 16%
Total Carbs 37.03g 12%
Sugars 5.14g 21%
Dietary Fiber 16.85g 67%
Protein 13.23g 26%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 48.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.46 Kcal (693 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.39g 1%
Sodium 79.89mg 4%
Potassium 595.3mg 16%
Total Carbs 30.06g 12%
Sugars 4.18g 21%
Dietary Fiber 13.68g 67%
Protein 10.74g 26%
Vitamin C 6mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 20%
Iron 3.2mg 22%
Calcium 39.7mg 5%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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