Easy Lentil Soup
User Reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Easy Lentil Soup
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This 5 ingredient lentil soup is as easy to make as it is delicious. Lentils are simmered in a flavorful bone broth with onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- ¾ cup brown lentils
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ cups frozen bell pepper & onion blend
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 1 carrot sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine broth, undrained tomatoes, lentils, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slightly chop the peppers and onion (if they are in strips). Add to the soup along with the celery, carrot, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the soup is tender and slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Add your favorites to make this soup your own. Great additions include:
- For a thicker lentil soup, increase cooking time until broth thickens.
- shredded chicken
- smoked sausage
- carrots, zucchini or mushrooms
- fresh herbs
Nutrition Information
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Calories
244
(12%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Potassium
819mg
(23%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
7408IU
(148%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 819mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7408IU | 148% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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