Lentil Soup With Watercress

Watercress is known for its high vitamin and mineral content, making it a nutritious addition to this lentil soup.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lentil Soup With Watercress

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 bunch Watercress
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Add lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
4. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
5. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
6. Stir in watercress, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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.