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Italian Lentil Soup
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Italian Lentil Soup

9 ingredients 15 min + 45 min 4 openrecipes
Italian Lentil Soup

Compared to other types of dried beans, lentils are relatively quick and easy to prepare. They readily absorb a variety of wonderful flavors from other foods and seasonings, are high in nutritional value and are available throughout the year. Also a staple in biblical times, lentils are still known as an inexpensive, satisfying, nutritious and delicious meal.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

315
Calories
11g
Protein
14g
Fat
39g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentils 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Dried Lentils, 16 Oz. Package
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 cup Onion, Diced
  • 1 cup Carrots, Chopped
  • 1 cup Celery, Diced
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Diced
  • ¼ cups Fresh Parlsey, Chopped

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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