Lentil Tomato Soup Recipe

The lovely lemony flavor of cumin adds interest to this healthy, hearty soup.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
Servings6Cuisine
CourseMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 Oil3 Tablespoon
 Onions2 , chopped
 Carrot1 , chopped
 Celery sticks2 , chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm), crushed
 Lentils2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Ground cumin1 Teaspoon
 Stock/Water4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Tomatoes3 , chopped
 Chopped parsley1 Tablespoon (For Garnish)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 208 Calories from Fat 83

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g14.3%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g6.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1.6 mg0.5%

Sodium 334.6 mg13.9%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g7.2%

Dietary Fiber 8.6 g34.5%

Sugars 4.7 g

Protein 10 g20.8%

Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 28.1%

Calcium 5.1% Iron 12.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion, carrot and celery and fry until softened. Add the remaining ingredients (except tomatoes) with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and cook further 5 minutes. Check the seasoning. Pour into a warmed tureen and sprinkle with parsley
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