Posts: 797
10/15/08 6:43 P

It sounds YUMMY! I`m going to make it this weekend. Thanks so much...Linda.

current weight: 165.0

200 182.5 165 147.5

130

Posts: 20,445
10/13/08 7:51 P

This sounds great. I'm always looking for soup recipes to have for lunch.

Pounds lost: 11.0

0 3 6 9

12

SparkPoints: (31,877)
Fitness Minutes: (26,215)
Posts: 475
10/13/08 6:57 P

Yes, this does sound good.

SparkPoints: (43,934)
Fitness Minutes: (68,785)
Posts: 1,485
10/13/08 6:20 P

Mmmmm....sounds good, and we're just coming up to the "soup season".

I will get the ingredients and give this a try.

Thanks for posting,
JD

Posts: 284
10/13/08 6:13 P

I just love soup, and sounds like a winner!!! Thanks for sharing. I am going to try this soon.


Hilda

current weight: 136.0

142 138.25 134.5 130.75

127

Posts: 9
10/13/08 5:46 P

I hadn't thought of using coconut milk, but that would be so good. I think coconut milk might just be one of my favorite things in life!!!

Posts: 2,227
10/13/08 5:44 P

Mmmmmm! I've been in the mood for lentils lately. I'm definitely going to try this! I think I'll use tomatoes from our garden for the sauce (we barely got them in from the frost...). And I'll use coconut milk. Should be absolutely delicious!

Pounds lost: 2.0

0 4.75 9.5 14.25

19

Posts: 9
10/13/08 5:12 P

So, I was a little skeptical when I first made this recipe, but oh my goodness is it good! And for about 175 calories a serving, who could complain?

Creamy Lentil Soup

1 TBSP OIL
1 CUP CHOPPED CARROTS
1 CUP CHOPPED ONION
4 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
1 CUP DRIED LENTILS
1/2 CUP RICE
1/2 TSP SALT
1/2 TSP CUMIN
1/2 TSP BLACK PEPPER
36 OZ BROTH, I USED CHICKEN (USE WHAT YOU HAVE)
8 OZ TOMATO SAUCE
2 CUPS MILK, I USED WHOLE MILK (THAT'S WHAT MY KIDS DRINK)

SAUTE CARROTS, ONION AND GARLIC IN OIL FOR A FEW MINUTES. ADD THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS EXCEPT THE MILK AND SIMMER UNTIL LENTILS ARE SOFT, ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES. ADD MILK AND WARM THROUGH.

* Servings Per Recipe: 6
* Amount Per Serving
* Calories: 174.8

* Total Fat: 6.2 g
* Cholesterol: 6.7 mg
* Sodium: 1,384.5 mg
* Total Carbs: 22.6 g
* Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
* Protein: 8.1 g

You could make this even lower calorie by using 1% or skim milk and by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. I found this recipe on a site that was supposed to be about eating very cheaply (is that a word? lol) The only thing I changed was I added garlic, which I love in everything, but it could certainly be left out. It is so good. You have to try it. I'd love to hear your feedback.

Be blessed!!
Dena