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Recipes - lentil soup

Recipe Name

lentil soup

Submitted by

webster1833

Recipe Description

vegetable and protein soup high in fiber

Average Rating

1 review(s)

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	10	Cook Time (minutes)	60	Ready In (minutes)	70

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1	small	Onion, chopped
2	carrot (7-1/2")	Carrots, raw chopped
2	stalks medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)	celery
2	cups	lentils dry lentils
3	clove	garlic minced
1	tablespoon	tomato paste
2	medium	zucchini diced
2	cups	Spinach-fresh, torn
1	leaf	bay leaf
8	cups	Chicken broth - fat free
1/2	teaspoon	thyme, dry, ground
1	teaspoon	basil (dried)
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper, ground
2	cups	broccoli florets- freeze dried
1	tablespoon	olive oil

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Heat oil at medium heat in large pot. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic to pot. Saute for 2 minutes.
2	Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
3	Raise heat to medium. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes stirring.
4	Add lentils and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat.
5	Raise heat to high and add canned tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook covered for 25 to 30 minutes.
6	Check to see if lentils are tendr. If not cook longer.
7	When lentils are softened, add zuchini and cook for 6 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
8	Remove bay leaf before serving.

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