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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.  
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Course Healthy Lunches, Healthy Main Dishes, Healthy Soup and Stews
Cuisine Heart Healthy, Kid Pleasers
Servings 4 servings
Calories 858 kcal

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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