Contributed By: DCC
Maureen Bligh
A low fat soup that will become a favorite.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Soups & Stews
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)
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 326
;
Total Fat: 10 g
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Saturated Fat: 4g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
;
Carbohydrates: 36 g
;
Protein: 21 g
;
Sodium: 265 mg
;
Fiber: 16 g