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Simple Lentil Soup

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Course Dinner
Keyword soup, easy, healthy soup, easy soup, simple, lentil
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb. dried lentils
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (no salt added, if possible)
  • 8 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Bring to a rapid simmer, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender, but lentils still hold their shape.

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Notes

GREAT ADDITIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS
Replace some of the ground meat in recipes with cooked lentils. You’ll add fiber and other nutrients while reducing calories and fat.