Weight Loss Recipes - Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup
(makes 4-6 servings)

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:

Wash the lentils by rinsing them under running water.

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

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

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

TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (284 g) Servings Per Recipe: 4
	Amount per serving
Calories	387
Calories from fat	11
Total Fat	1 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	594 mg
Total Carbohydrates	70 g
Dietary Fiber	32 g
Sugars	0 g
Protein	29 g
Vitamin A	185%
Vitamin C	45%
Calcium	10%
Iron	55%

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