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Lentil Soup
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Lentil Soup

10 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

227
Calories
13g
Protein
2g
Fat
44g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
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

  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 15oz. can tomatoes, crushed or chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or 1/2 tablespoon dried flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

1.Wash the lentils by rinsing them under running water.

2

2.Put water in a large saucepan. Add the lentils, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes.

3

3.Stir in carrots, tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings.

4

4.Cover and cook another 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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