Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Asparagus Lentil Soup takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus Lentil Soup takes 180 minutes to cook.

Asparagus Lentil Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus Lentil Soup are:

6cups water
2.5 cups dry lentils
2 tsp. chicken base
.5 tsp, black pepper
2 TBS butter
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. fresh thyme
2 jalapeno peppers (w/seeds)
1 pound fresh aparagus (cut off 'tough' ends)
1 large onion, diced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 stalks celery
1 cup carrots, raw, grated

Here is how you make Asparagus Lentil Soup:

Makes 6 two cup servings*Put 6 cups water in large soup pot and bring to a boil.*Add the lentils, chicken base, pepper, butter, garlic, fresh thyme, and diced jalapeno peppers. Turn down heat to low/simmer for one hour, mixing occasionally.*Add cut up asparagus, bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then turn heat to medium, and cook for 25 more minutes stirring occasionally.*Add onions, potatoes, celery and carrots, Turn heat to med-low and cook for one and half more hours. Again, mix occasionally.*Enjoy with a piece of whole wheat, sourdough or toasted pita bread. Excellent for lunch or light dinner.*Add onions, potatoes, celery, and carrots. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEBOOBOO.

The nutritional information for Asparagus Lentil Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 213.1

• Total Fat: 7.8 g
• Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
• Sodium: 345.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.3 g
• Protein: 10.7 g