Light and Savory Lentil Soup
The health benefits of lentils are far reaching. This soup isn’t good food; it’s great food. Lighten your lunch load with this palate pleaser. Healthy and nutritious never tasted so darn delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cup(s) carrots, chopped
- 1 cup(s) onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 teaspoon(s) bay leaves
- 2 teaspoon(s) oregano
- 1 dash(es) salt
- 1 dash(es) pepper
- 4 cup(s) vegetable broth
- 32 ounce(s) water
- 2 cup(s) lentils, rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
- 1/2 cup(s) rainbow chard
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add the celery, carrot, and onion.
- Cook about 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add vegetable broth, water, lentils and tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and let cook for about 1 hour.
- Stir in lemon juice and rainbow chard and stir until wilted.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 858kcalCarbohydrates: 143.09gProtein: 43.07gFat: 16.9gSaturated Fat: 2.53gSodium: 5349.6mgFiber: 46.33gSugar: 39.14g
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