Puree Of Lentil Soup Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time2 Hr 40 Min
Ready In2 Hr 50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Lentils2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Water1⁄2 Quart
 Onion1
 Special oil2 Tablespoon
 Chopped onions3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Curry powder2 Teaspoon
 Skim milk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 449 Calories from Fat 79

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g13.8%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g6.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0.58 mg0.19%

Sodium 509.2 mg21.2%

Total Carbohydrates 67 g22.2%

Dietary Fiber 31.2 g124.8%

Sugars 6.2 g

Protein 27 g53.6%

Vitamin A 1.3% Vitamin C 15.9%

Calcium 11.6% Iron 45.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Wash the lentils thoroughly.
Combine in a saucepan with the water and onion; bring to a boil, cover loosely, and cook over low heat 2 hours.
While the lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet; saute the onions 10 minutes.
Add to the lentils with the salt and curry powder; cook 30 minutes longer, or until the lentils are tender.
Puree in an electric blender or force through a sieve.
Return to the saucepan and stir in the milk.
Heat.
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