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Lentil Soup

A hearty soup made with lentils, a blend of spices, and vegetables. Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by By Debra Peek-Haynes
Close up view of bowl of soup with lentils, carrots in herbs.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.60
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal55 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 45 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 45 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 1 cup red, green, or black lentils rinsed and sorted
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 inch kombu seaweed optional
  • 3 kale leaves washed, stems removed, and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning optional
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil (or olive oil)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. If using, soak seaweed in 1 cup of water for about 15 minutes. Rinse seaweed and place in the bottom of a medium saucepan.
  2. Add lentils and remaining two cups of water to the saucepan and bring to boil for about 3-5 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low, and onion, kale, carrots, and garlic.
  3. Add the oil, gently stir the ingredients, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  4. Add Italian seasoning, if using, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1 cup
  • Sodium50mg
  • Calories340
  • Carbohydrates47g
  • Fiber21g
  • Fat10g
  • Protein18g
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 340calCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSodium: 50mgFiber: 21g
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Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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