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Lentil Soup
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This hearty vegetarian soup has just a touch of spice certain to warm you up. Good with a spoonful of plain yogurt and crusty bread.
Yield : 4–6 servings
Prep Time : 20 mins
Cooking Time : 35 mins
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1–2 tsp curry powder
- 5½ cups vegetable stock
- ¾ cup red lentils
- ½ cup tomato or multi-vegetable juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
2. Add the garlic and curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add the stock, lentils, and tomato juice.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Benefits: low fat
© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
Nutritional information is based on 6 servings and 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.
157 kcal
4 % daily value
19 % daily value
7 % daily value
383 mg
27 mg
5 g
4 g
4 g
22 g
0 mg
1307 mg
1 g
7 g
9 % daily value
