Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup
This healthy and tasty soup will warm you up from the inside out.
  • CourseSoups
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Prep Time Cook Time
30minutes 1 1/4hours
Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup
This healthy and tasty soup will warm you up from the inside out.
  • CourseSoups
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Prep Time Cook Time
30minutes 1 1/4hours
Ingredients
  • 1Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 celery stalks(chopped)
  • 1C bell pepper (red)(chopped)
  • 1 1/2C carrots(chopped)
  • 2C yellow onions(chopped)
  • 5 garlic cloves(minced)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 8C vegetable broth
  • 28oz tomatoes (whole)(canned)
  • 16oz lentils (brown)
  • 2Tbsp bacon bits (soy)
  • 1tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp black pepper
  • 1/2tsp thyme (dried)
  • 1 1/2C red potatoes(chopped)
  • 1oz spinach leaves (baby)(chopped)
  • 3Tbsp vinegar (red wine)
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot; saute the vegetables and bay leaves on medium heat for approximately 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Add the broth, tomatoes, lentils, bacon bits, and herbs; cook over medium to high heat for 45 minutes, adding more water or broth as needed.
  3. Add the potatoes to the soup and cook until tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Add the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes; remove from the heat.
  5. Add the vinegar; leave covered until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Cover and store for up to one week in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to six months.

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Nutrition Facts
Lentil Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1140mg 48%
Potassium 342mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Dietary Fiber 12g 48%
Sugars 9g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 115%
Vitamin C 80%
Calcium 5%
Iron 23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
5.7 Water saved (gallons)
9.4 Manure not deposited (pounds)
8.1 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
23.0 Methane not created (gallons)
281.5 CO2 not released (pounds)
.80 Animal lives saved