Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe

[pallavi]

Recipe to make lentil soup which has high proteins and is good for your muslces, skin and hair.



Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Lentils
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups Onions
2 cloves Garlic Clove
2 Leek
2 Celery Medium Stalk (7.5 - 8\")
4 cups Vegetable Broth (low Sodium, Organic)
4 cups Tap Water
3 Whole Carrots
4 average potato
1 tbsp Thyme, Fresh
2 Spices, Whole Bay Leaves
1 tsp Marjoram, Dried
4 tbsp Organic Premium Tomato Paste
1 tbsp Organic Red Wine Vinegar
1/8 tsp Salt*
1 tbsp Pepper*

* According to your taste

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Directions

First, cover lentils (brown or green) in boiling water and let stand 15 minutes. Heat olive oil in large pot. Add leaks (white and light parts only, thinly sliced), onions (diced), garlic (minced) and celery (diced).
Cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Pour in stock, water, carrots, potatoes, lentils, thyme, marjoram, bay leaves and tomato paste, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
Discard bay leaves. Add red wine vinegar, season with salt, pepper to taste.

Enjoy with fresh baked bread. YUM!
You can add a sprinkle of cheese and a swirl of flavored olive oil to yours

Prep Time: 20 min   Serves: 8
Cooking Time: 60 min   Yield: 8 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories 236
Calories from Fat 30.8

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.42g - 5%
Saturated Fat 0.49g - 2%
Cholesterol 0mg- 0%
Sodium 143.29mg- 5%
Total Carbohydrate 41.85g- 13%
Dietary Fiber 12.49g- 49%
Sugars 7.57g
 
Protein 10.58g- 21%

Est. Percent of Calories from:

Fat- 13%
Carbs- 70%
Protein- 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs and your daily workouts.

[Anoo]

looks yummy :blush: and for each cup 10.58 gms protein is too good