Lentil Soup

Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Lentil Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
4. Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the lentils, vegetable stock, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
7. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.