Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe


Submitted by ms_joanna

Makes 8 servings


the basic recipe

Ingredients
2 cups lentils
1 tbs olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 tbs garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ginger root, puréed
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp rosemary
1 quart vegetable broth
1 quart water
2 tsp tamari
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
Directions
  1. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger root in olive oil until onions start to become transparent.

  2. Add celery, carrots, pepper, herbs, and lentils. Add 3 bay leaves too.

  3. Add broth and water. Bring to boil, lower heat, and simmer slowly for 30-45 minutes until lentils are tender.

  4. Serving size=1.5 cups

Categories

Beans, Soup, Mediterranean, Simmer, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 379.3g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
235
Calories from Fat
27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
3.0g
5%
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
516mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates
36.2g
12%
Dietary Fiber
16.5g
66%
Sugars
4.4g
Protein
15.8g
Vitamin A 95% • Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 7% • Iron 24%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in thiamin
  • Very high in vitamin A
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