Meals Matter

Lentil Soup

Contributed By: DCC
Maureen Bligh

A low fat soup that will become a favorite.

Ingredients

1 cup Dry lentils, rinsed and

Drained

1 cup Chopped green sweet pepper

1 cup Sliced carrots (2 medium)

1/2 cup Chopped onion

2 tsp Instant chicken bouillon

Granules

2 tsp Snipped fresh sage or

1/2 tsp Dried sage crushed

1/8 tsp Ground red pepper

2 cloves Garlic, minced

6 oz Fully cooked smoked sausage

Links, quarted lengthwise and

Sliced

Preparation

In a large pot mix lentils, sweet pepper, carrots, onion, bouillon granules, sage, ground red pepper, garlic, and 5 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in saugage and heat through. Makes about 7 cups (5 main dish servings)

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Soups & Stews
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: High Fiber

Nutrient Information

Calories: 326
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Protein: 21 g
Sodium: 265 mg
Fiber: 16 g