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Recipes - Lentil and Bean Soup

Recipe Name

Lentil and Bean Soup

Submitted by

dbcarlson

Recipe Description

This is a recipe from Prevention Magazine which I changed slightly. I did not add the 3 1/2 ounces of smoked Gouda in an effort to reduce calories.

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	10	Cook Time (minutes)	35	Ready In (minutes)	45

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1	medium (2-1/2" dia)	Onion, chopped
1	tablespoon	olive oil
2	teaspoons	chili powder
1/2	teaspoon	course sea salt
1	cup	tomato sauce - 8 oz can
5	cups (8 fl oz)	water
3	small (5-1/2" long)	carrots diced
2	stalks large (11"-12" long)	celery, diced
1 1/4	cups	green lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 1/2	cups	canned black beans, rinsed an drained
2	tablespoons	cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps

Sequence	Step

2	Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add tomato suace, carrots, and celery. Simmer an additional 10 minutes. Add black beans and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3	Stir in cilantro. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Top with a dollop of low fat or fat free sour cream if desired.

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