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Red Lentil and Vegetable Chili is for Soup.

Red Lentil and Vegetable Chili takes several minutes to prepare.

Red Lentil and Vegetable Chili takes several minutes to cook.

Red Lentil and Vegetable Chili makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Red Lentil and Vegetable Chili are:

1 1/4 C. Red Lentils
1 C. diced tomatoes
2 Stalks Celery, diced
2 large carrot, diced
1 Medium Onion, diced
3-4 Cloves Garlic (or to taste), chopped
1 C. Green pepper, diced
1 T. Tomato paste
1 Pkg. Vegetable Broth (32 oz.)
~1 T. Chili powder
~1 T. Paprika
~1 t. Turmeric
~Cayenne Pepper to taste

Here is how you make Red Lentil and Vegetable Chili:

*Bring Lentils and equal amount water to a boil.*Cook for about 5 min. until they absorb most of the water.*Remove from heat and puree about 1/4 of the lentils in a blender or food processor. Mix with remaining lentils and liquid and set aside.*Sautee vegetables except green pepper in cooking spray until they begin to soften. *Stir in seasonings, then broth and lentils.*Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 30 min.*Check seasonongs and adjust if needed.*When seasonings are adjusted and other vegetables soft, add green pepper. *Cook about 5 min. then remove from heat. Let stand in pot until cool enough to serve.Makes about 7-8 Cups. 1 serving = 1.5 C.Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CINDYTW.

The nutritional information for Red Lentil and Vegetable Chili is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 237.9

• Total Fat: 1.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 604.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11.7 g
• Protein: 15.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Red Lentil and Vegetable Chili is Gluten Free