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Lentil Vegetable Soup Print Recipe

Nutrition Information
Fat: 9.1 g
Carbohydrates: 31.0g
Calories: 228.7
Protein: 7.9g
All Nutrition Information



This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out.


Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, diced

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced

  • 2 celery stalks (including leaves,)chopped

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • salt and pepper to taste



Directions

1. Pour lentils in a bowl, cover with water, and allow to sit overnight.



2. Over medium heat, cook onions in olive oil in a large soup pan. Add garlic and celery. Once celery begins to soften, add carrots, tomatoes, bay leaf and vegetable stock.



3. Pour in drained lentils.



4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and allow the soup to

simmer for 30 minutes.



5. Remove and discard bay leaf and add vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.



Makes 4 servings.


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