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Lemony Lentil Soup with Greens
Ingredients
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2
teaspoons canola oil
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1
small onion, chopped
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1
large carrot, peeled and chopped
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2
stalks celery, chopped
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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12
cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
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1
16 ounce package green lentils
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1
teaspoon dried basil
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1
teaspoon dried thyme
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1
teaspoon salt
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8
cups chopped kale leaves (about 6 ounces)
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3
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1
teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Directions
Heat oil in 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add the carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until the carrots are softened. Add 12 cups of the broth, the lentils, basil, thyme, and salt. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat to low; add kale. Cook 30 to 35 minutes, or until lentils are tender, adding additional broth if necessary. Stir in lemon juice and top with grated peel before serving. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
(Lemony Lentil Soup with Greens)
- Servings Per Recipe 8,
- Calories 313,
- Protein (gm) 24,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 48,
- Fat, total (gm) 4,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 2,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 19,
- Sugar, total (gm) 4,
- Vitamin A (IU) 113,
- Vitamin C (mg) 1,
- Thiamin (mg) 1,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 7,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
- Folate (µg) 302,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
- Sodium (mg) 445,
- Potassium (mg) 1226,
- Calcium (DV %) 151,
- Iron (DV %) 6,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I loved loved this recipe!!! I did make some minor changes though. First, I browned a pound of spicy italian sausage. Then I removed it from the pan and used the fat from browning the sausage (about 2tbsp) to saute the vegetables. I did omit the lemon. This soup is a meal, but I do recommend a few Beano pills prior to eating. Did you happen to notice the fiber content????
2/5/2012 09:44:04 PM Report AbuseI don't think I'll make it again. Not a family favorite and it took a week to eat it.
2/3/2010 12:36:27 PM Report AbuseThis was easy and very flavorful. My family and friends loved it. I might add chicken next time. I was unable to find kale, so I used fresh spinach leaves and it was good. Will make again!
1/3/2010 03:55:06 PM Report Abuse