Lentil and Spinach Soup
Some days you just need something healthy and filling, yet light. This soup is perfect for that. It comes together quickly and will leave you satisfied. It is vegan and has no oil. You can eat it with confidence, knowing that you are not going to break your diet -- you can even have a second helping!
The Ingredients:
1 Medium Onion, diced
3 Medium Carrots, diced
5 Garlic Cloves, diced
2 Cups of dried lentils
15 oz. diced tomatoes
4 Cups Vegetable Broth, low sodium
3 Cups Water
5 oz. Fresh Baby Spinach
1.5 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Paprika
1/4 tsp. Salt
The Instructions:
1. Saute onion and carrot for 7 minutes.
2. While the onion and carrot cook, rinse the lentils.
3. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt to stockpot and saute for 1 minute
4. Add broth, water, tomatoes, and lentils, and bring it to a boil.
5. Cover and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
6. Tear the spinach and add to soup, simmer 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts according to MyFitnessPal.com
Calories 140, Total Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 127 mg, Potassium 609 mg, Total Carbohydrate 33 g, Dietary Fiber 16 g, Sugars 6 g, Protein 14 g
