Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Lively Lentil Soup is for Soup.

Lively Lentil Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Lively Lentil Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Lively Lentil Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Lively Lentil Soup are:

2 cups black beluga lentils (or green French lentils), picked over and rinsed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
3 cups of a big leafy green (chard, kale, etc), rinsed well, deveined, finely chopped

Here is how you make Lively Lentil Soup:

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan, add the lentils, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat, then add the onion and salt and saute until tender, a couple minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, lentils, and water and continue cooking for a few more minutes, letting the soup come back up to a simmer. Stir in the chopped greens, and wait another minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning if need be. Ladle into bowls, and serve. Variations: - You can serve it with a poached egg on top, - or crunchy, fried shallots, - with a drizzle of chive infused cream, - or with chunks of tiny pan-fried butternut squash cubes. - Make a thicker version by using just a bit of water, and then spoon it over an omelette in the morning. - Have some cooked farro or wheat berries around? Toss some in. Millet might be good too. - You can finish the soup by adding your favorite spices or spice blends. Smoked paprika, crushed chiles, toasted cumin, would all work nicely.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MADEMCHE.

The nutritional information for Lively Lentil Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 143.0

• Total Fat: 3.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 415.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g
• Protein: 8.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Lively Lentil Soup is Vegetarian