Now that Lent is upon us, I am going to be posting several vegan recipes over the course of the next month or so. Orthodox Christians fast from meat and dairy during Lent (don’t worry, they preggo one and the kids do not participate!). It is a wonderful time to focus on prayer. And what could be more appropriate for Lent than Lentil Soup- like my play on words? This is a nice, easy and cheap dinner for any night of the week. Enjoy!
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LENTIL SOUP (Low Fat)
Servings:10. Per Serving (1 Cup): 122 Calories, 2g Fat, 22g Carbohydrates, 8.50g Protein, 10.50g Fiber, 3.25g Sugar.
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
- 1 Cup Chopped Celery
- 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Carrots
- 1 1/4 Cups Dried Lentils
- 5 Cups Water
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/4 to 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 14oz. Can Chopped Tomatoes, Undrained
- 1 Cup Frozen Spinach
In a large pot add the olive oil and onions and saute onions on medium heat until onions are transparent. Then add celery and carrots saute 5 minutes more stirring frequently. A note before you add the lentils, always make sure you rinse and sift through the lentils for small rocks before adding them to any dish. Add water, cumin, garlic and onion powder, coriander, sugar, salt, bay leaf, pepper flakes, lemon pepper and dried lentils. Cover, cook lentils and carrots for about 30 minutes, until almost done. Add tomatoes and spinach and cook 10 minutes longer, uncovered.
You can find a link to my recipe HERE at tipnut.com.
How exciting! I have all kinds of dry beans in my house and I am always looking for recipes………. so thanks!
Thank you, thank you! I need all the Lenten recipes I can get.
Thanks for the recipe! May you have a blessed and fruitful lent!
I was just thinking about Lentil soup today but dad doesn’t like it.
You can certainly make some when we come to visit – whenever.
My dad loves lentil.
I absolutely love Lentil soup! Not one of Rich’s favorites but one of mine. Thank you for the recipe. It looks like this may change his mind.
There is something so amazingly buttery and warm about lentils, and they cook so quickly. They are one of my favorites.
I make this all the time, some with chicken, or meat , we dont like the spinach in it at all but mine like patotoes in it, and some times I put cabage in it too.
depends on what I have to put in. OH and green and red pepers are a must in this soup.
The Regard, all this it is enough interesting.