Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe

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Vegetarian Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot pour 7 cups water or vegetable broth; add the lentils and salt. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer; covered 20-30 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetables, (except for the tomatoes), the herbs and black pepper. Cover pot and allow to simmer another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasinally.
  3. Heat a medium saucepan full of water to boiling. Drop in the tomatoes for 10 seconds. Remove from the water, peel off the skins, and squeeze out the seeds. (You can also use a microwave to loosen the tomato skins if you wish.).
  4. Chop the tomatoes and add to the soup. Let soup cook another 5 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
  5. Serve hot with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a few fresh basil leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 385.88 Kcal (1616 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.98g 2%
Sodium 831.12mg 35%
Potassium 1272.58mg 27%
Total Carbs 68.1g 23%
Sugars 7.27g 29%
Dietary Fiber 32.63g 131%
Protein 26.65g 53%
Vitamin C 17.5mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 122.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 72.34 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.18g 2%
Sodium 155.81mg 35%
Potassium 238.57mg 27%
Total Carbs 12.77g 23%
Sugars 1.36g 29%
Dietary Fiber 6.12g 131%
Protein 5g 53%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 29%
Iron 1.4mg 43%
Calcium 22.9mg 12%

* 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

  • 7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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