Lentil Soup

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Vegetarian Lentil Soup

 

Recipe By : DONNA DEANE

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:20

Categories : Soups & Stews Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup minced onion

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 cup chopped carrots

1/2 cup chopped celery

Nonstick cooking spray

1 package lentils -- (1-pound)

10 cups water

6 sprigs thyme

2 1/2 teaspoons salt

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Freshly ground pepper

 

 

ÊÊÊÊÊ* Saute onion, garlic, carrots and celery over medium heat in 5-quart sauce

pot sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring, then

reduce heat to low, cover and let vegetables steam until softened, 8 minutes.

Stir occasionally.

ÊÊÊÊÊ* Add lentils and water, then thyme sprigs. Bring to boil over high heat,

then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes, stirring

occasionally.

ÊÊÊÊÊ* Remove thyme sprigs. Puree half soup in blender until smooth. Return to

pot. Stir in vinegar and pepper to taste.

ÊÊÊÊÊ8 (1-cup) servings. Each serving: 206 calories; 753 mg sodium; 0

cholesterol; 1 gram fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 16 grams protein; 3.23 grams

fiber.

 

 

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Per serving: 104 Calories; 1g Fat (4% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 19g

Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 689mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable

 

NOTES : Copyright 1999 Los Angeles Times.

http://www.latimes.com/HOME/NEWS/FOOD/t000084831.html

Wednesday, September 22, 1999 LOW-FAT COOKING / DONNA DEANE

The Gentle Lentil

By DONNA DEANE

ÊÊÊÊÊActive Work Time: 20 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

 

 

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