Hearty lentil soup

Food and nutrition


Portions:4

Preparation:1 hour
Published on 23 December 2015

Ingredients

  • 20 ml (2 tsp.) olive oil
  • 250 ml (1 cup) finely-chopped onion
  • 250 ml (1 cup) diced carrots
  • 8 ml (2 tsp.) dried thyme
  • 1 l (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 180 ml (2/3 cups) stewed tomatoes (canned)
  • 120 ml (8 tbsp.) dried lentils
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp.) fresh parsley
  • To taste salt and pepper

Nutritional Values

Calories:250 kcal
Total lipids:7 gr
Total carbohydrates:32 gr
Proteins:14 gr

Directions

  1.  In a pot, brown the onion and carrots in oil.
  2. Add thyme and blend in broth, tomatoes, lentils, salt and pepper.
  3. Simmer approximately 45 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  4. Garnish with parsley and serve.