Spicy-Smoky-Soulful Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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olive oil, for sauteing (about 2 tbsp.)
2 small onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried parsley
1/4-1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
6 tsp bacon bits
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1 (1 oz) can vegetable broth
3 -4 cups water (or more broth)
4 tsp tabasco chipotle pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp liquid smoke (or to taste)

Directions:

In large pot, sauté onion, garlic and celery in olive oil.
When transparent (not browned) add oregano, cumin, parsley and bacon bits.
Sauté a bit longer, then add vegetable broth and lentils.
Stir, then add 2 cups of water (or more broth).
Bring to boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
Uncover, add 1 to 2 more cups of water (use your judgment) and add the chipotle Tabasco, salt and Liquid Smoke.
Cook uncovered over low heat for approximately another 20 to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	316.92 Kcal (1327 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.98g	6%
Cholesterol	4.95mg	2%
Sodium	843.68mg	35%
Potassium	875.61mg	19%
Total Carbs	49.82g	17%
Sugars	3.9g	16%
Dietary Fiber	24.05g	96%
Protein	20.81g	42%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	6.4mg	35%
Calcium	99mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.36 Kcal (357 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.07g	6%
Cholesterol	1.33mg	2%
Sodium	227.24mg	35%
Potassium	235.84mg	19%
Total Carbs	13.42g	17%
Sugars	1.05g	16%
Dietary Fiber	6.48g	96%
Protein	5.6g	42%
Vitamin C	2mg	12%
Iron	1.7mg	35%
Calcium	26.7mg	10%

* 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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